Etymology

Traill's flycatcher

Today it means: A supposed species of tyrant flycatcher, now regarded as two distinct but closely related species: the alder flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) and the willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii). Full definition →

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The story

Named after Thomas Stewart Traill, a friend of John James Audubon.

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