In parts of California these birds are common and their habits and breeding are quite similar to the Wood Pewee altho their plaintive calls are accompanied with a Phoebe tail-flirt. They are entirely insectiverous and an important factor in suppressing insect enemies.
Western North America from Alaska to southern California. East to Montana and western Texas.
Habits and breeding similar to Western Flycatcher.
From central California south to Lower California.
A tree 35 feet high, distributed on Santa Catalina Islands, California.