Photo of Animalia: Olive-sided Flycatcher (species: Contopus cooperi)

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi)

© Len Blumin

The streaky dark vest on either side of the breast, along with its distinctive song, make the Olive-sided Flycatcher easy to find and identify. Doesn't hurt either that it likes to sing from a high perch.

Photo taken on 14 May 2007

Photograph location coordinates are 38.435455:-122.12701.