The spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in most of Europe and in the Palearctic to Siberia, and is migratory, wintering in Africa and south western Asia. It is declining in parts of its range.
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Wednesday 20 September 2023
20-9-2023 ULLAL DE BALDOVI, ALBUFERA - SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (Muscicapa striata)
The spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in most of Europe and in the Palearctic to Siberia, and is migratory, wintering in Africa and south western Asia. It is declining in parts of its range.
Tuesday 4 July 2023
28-6-2023 ALCOY, ALICANTE - SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (Muscicapa striata)
A widespread summer visitor from May to September.
Slightly larger than a Robin and a rather non-descript species. Ages and sexes appear largely the same. The head, back, wings and tail are dark grey, while the the undersides are whiteish with extensive grey streaking. Juveniles have some white centers to the feathers on the wing and back. When perched, has a distinctive long-tailed and large-headed shape.
The call is a quiet and unobtrusive “zee”. The song is similarly unremarkable and rather infrequently heard.
Insects caught in flight. Usually perches on an exposed branch in a woodland clearing, darting out to catch any passing insects.
Spotted Flycatchers are a widespread breeding bird in broadleaf woodlands, well-vegetated hedgerows, parks and gardens. Will use nestboxes.
Spotted Flycatchers winter in central and southern Africa.
Sunday 2 July 2023
2-7-2023 CANAL LES FONTS OLIVA, VALENCIA - SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (Muscicapa striata)
Tuesday 27 June 2023
27-6-2023 VIVEROS GARDENS, VALENCIA - SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (Muscicapa striata)
The spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in most of Europe and in the Palearctic to Siberia, and is migratory, wintering in Africa and south western Asia. It is declining in parts of its range.
This is an undistinguished looking bird with long wings and tail. The adults have grey-brown upperparts and whitish underparts, with a streaked crown and breast, giving rise to the bird's common name. The legs are short and black, and the bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores. Juveniles are browner than adults and have spots on the upperparts.
Tuesday 20 June 2023
19-6-2023 GANDIA RIO SERPIS, VALENCIA - SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (Muscicapa striata)
Drab brown songbird with a streaky white breast. Also note streaking on crown. Tends to perch rather upright on exposed snags and other perches, often sallying out to snatch insects and returning to the same perch (“flycatching”). Favors open mixed and deciduous woodland with clearings, as well as scrub, parkland, larger gardens, and plantations. Song is composed of high-pitched squeaky single or double notes, often with a trilled quality. Calls include high-pitched “tseet” and descending “djeer” notes.