Although common throughout much of the eastern United States, this species is among the least often reported eastern passerines in western North America. Incredibly, although California has recorded virtually every other expected and unexpected species of eastern passerine within its borders, often in large numbers, there has never been a documented Acadian Flycatcher from within that state. Therefore, the single historic specimen from the southern interior of B.C. is particularly remarkable. Interestingly, the specimen was not recognized as an Acadian Flycatcher when it was collected, but rather the correct identification was made almost 20 years later by museum staff at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History where the specimen was held.
1.(1) adult male; June 9, 1934; Leonie Lake, near Barrière
Note Authors: Rick Toochin and Jamie Fenneman
