![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/ocbirds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IM5D_023465-Western-Wood-Pewee.jpg\")
<\/a>The Western Wood-Pewee.\u00a0 Note the unique chest pattern which appears to be somewhat of a vest shape.\u00a0 Their “song” sounds like a it like “Happy Birthday to You” but is seldom heard (this is my own personal mnemonic).\u00a0 Here’s what the Western Wood-Pewee call<\/a> would sound like (courtesy of Xeno-canto and Eric Defonso).\u00a0 Look for this flycatcher perching on twigs and stark branches usually a few feet off the ground to higher tree tops primarily in open, unshaded areas.\u00a0 Similar species would be the Olive-sided Flycatcher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Pacific-slope Flycatcher.\u00a0 A distinct tear drop shaped eye ring can help separate this bird apart from the Western Wood-Pewee and Ash-throated Flycatcher. Their call is frequently heard and unique to other flycatcher species except perhaps the Cordillean which is unlikely to be found in Orange County.\u00a0 The Pacific-slope Flycatcher call<\/a> sounds as if someone is whistling to get your attention. (Courtesy of Xeno-canto and Thomas G. Graves).\u00a0 Typically found perching low to the ground to 6 feet or so in height.\u00a0 It can be found in open or shaded areas and on embankments or sloped areas.\u00a0 It’s rather small in size and similar local migrant species would be the Gray, Dusky, Hammond’s and Willow flycatcher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Ash-throated Flycatcher.\u00a0 The gradient on its torso from grayish white on the upper chest to lemony yellow is unique as compared to the other two flycatchers here.\u00a0 A rufous colored tail with a dark brown border and rufous tinging on its wings along with its larger bill are easy comparison markings when compared with the Pacific-slope Flyctacher and Western Wood-Pewee.\u00a0 Here’s the Call of the Ash-throated Flycatcher (by Anthony Gliozzo)<\/a>.\u00a0 The call sample was from the same bird in this photo. There is somewhat of a similar overlap with the call of the Cassin’s Kingbird.\u00a0 Similar species would be the rare Dusky-capped Flycatcher posted earlier this year on ocbirds.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/a><\/a>