Myiarchus cinerascens

This Ash-throated Flycatcher was observed and photographed in Ferryland on November 14, 2009 – a long-awaited first record for the province. Photo: Jared Clarke (November 14, 2009)

Status: Very Rare (< 5 records)

Origins: Breeds in southwestern United States to central Mexico, and typically winters from southern Mexico to Honduras. They are a rare but regular vagrant to the east coast, often in late fall.

Record Details: Three records for Newfoundland. (1) The first was discovered in Ferryland on November 14, 2009 – but disappeared just minutes later. (2) One was present on and around a local birder’s property in Bonavista from October 30 – November 5, 2012. Both were well seen and photographed. (3) Most recently, an individual was present at Great Codroy on August 30-31, 2021.

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This Ash-throated Flycatcher was in Bonavista from October 30 – November 5, 2012 – the second record for the Newfoundland.
– Photo: Ken Knowles (November 1, 2012)