This species is virtually identical to Pacific-slope Flycatcher. Pacific-slope and Cordilleran Flycatchers were formerly considered a single species, Western Flycatcher, and their species status remains in question. The two can only be separated in the field by the male's call note, or by breeding range in areas where the two do not overlap. Upperparts are olive-brown. Dusky wings show two dull wing bars and a short primary projection. Appears long-tailed and large-headed, with a peak at the rear of the crown. The whitish eye ring is almond-shaped, coming to a point behind the eye, and is narrow or broken above the eye. The bill is broad and long, with an entirely yellow-orange or pinkish lower mandible. An olive band across the breast separates the yellow throat from the yellow belly. Adults appear worn and faded by mid-summer. Juvenile shows buffy wing bars.

Length: 14 (cm) Wingspan: 20 (cm)

Voice:

Song is a very high descending Pee-err, followed by a short pt-sik and tseet.

Habitat:

Dense coniferous forest, wooded canyons.

Behavior:

Fairly active, often flicking tail and wings. Will nest on man-made structures.

Feeding:

Forages for insects by flycatching and by gleaning from foliage.