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The gray flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) breeds in Canada only in the south Okanagan Valley of British Columbia and is usually found in semi-arid woodlands and arid scrub areas. This report describes the bird's general biology, habitat, distribution (world, Canada, and British Columbia), population size and trends, protection under the law, factors limiting expansion of its population, and significance of the species. The report concludes with recommendations for further research and management options to preserve and enhance the species in the province.