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European Pied Flycatcher

Ficedula hypoleuca

The European Pied Flycatcher is a small, beautiful bird with a black and white body. It loves to catch insects in mid-air and can be found in forests during the summer.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The European Pied Flycatcher male has a striking black back and head with a bright white belly and large white wing patch, making it distinctly pied. Females are duller, with brownish-grey upperparts and a creamy white underside, sometimes showing a faint wing bar.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyMuscicapidaeGenusFicedula
European Pied Flycatcher
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European Pied Flycatcher

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Pied Flycatchers double their body weight by eating lots of bugs before flying to Africa!

Some male flycatchers are sneaky and try to have two mates at different nest sites!

These little birds can change their 'outfit' – young males look like females at first!

When a male sings, he's not just attracting a mate, but also warning rivals away!

Special abilities

Ability

Insect Interceptor

European Pied Flycatcher can expertly snatch flying insects right out of the air because of its keen eyesight and agile flight.

Ability

Migration Navigator

European Pied Flycatcher has an internal compass that helps them find their way across thousands of kilometers between Europe and Africa.

Ability

Hole Home Hunter

European Pied Flycatcher can locate and claim tree holes or nest boxes because it prefers dark, enclosed spaces for nesting.

Measurements & details

Length
12-13.5 cm
Wingspan
22-24 cm
Weight
0.01-0.015 kg
Lifespan
2-8 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
4-7
Incubation
13-15 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

This bird loves to eat all kinds of tiny insects and spiders, catching them mostly on the wing!

Primary Foods

  • Flies
  • Beetles
  • Moths
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders
  • Ants

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

It's best to watch birds from a distance and not disturb their nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is European Pied Flycatcher?

12-13.5 cm

What is European Pied Flycatcher's wingspan?

22-24 cm

How much does European Pied Flycatcher weigh?

0.01-0.015 kg

How long does European Pied Flycatcher live?

2-8 years

How fast can European Pied Flycatcher move?

35 km/h

What does European Pied Flycatcher eat?

This bird loves to eat all kinds of tiny insects and spiders, catching them mostly on the wing!

Where is European Pied Flycatcher usually found?

Forests

How does European Pied Flycatcher hunt?

Ambush

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