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Posted by John Neukirch on September 4, 2017 at 10:43 AM
ID request?
I'm thinking this is a Willow flycatcher but just not sure. Taken a couple of days ago out in a southeastern Nebraska tall grass prairie. Thanks!
 
Posted by Richard Ditch on September 4, 2017 at 5:29 PM
The empid flycatchers are always a challenge, but I think your ID of Willow Flycatcher is correct.
Posted by John Neukirch on September 4, 2017 at 6:40 PM
Thank you Richard, always respect your opimion. devil
Posted by Jim Zablotny on September 7, 2017 at 7:44 AM
Hi John,

The safe way to do this is to call it Empidonax species, possibly willow flycatcher.  The prairie or open habitat points to Empidonax in the willow/alder group..  
Posted by John Neukirch on September 8, 2017 at 11:57 AM
Thanks Jim! devil