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Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striata

The Spotted Flycatcher is a small, friendly bird that loves to catch insects in the air. It has a lovely spotted chest and can often be seen sitting quietly on branches, waiting for its next meal.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Spotted Flycatcher is a small, slender bird with dull grey-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It has a subtly streaked crown and breast, lacking any bright colours, making it blend well into its surroundings.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyMuscicapidaeGenusMuscicapa
Spotted Flycatcher
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Spotted Flycatcher

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

After catching an insect, they usually fly back to the very same perch!

These birds can gobble up hundreds of flying insects in just one hour!

They often return to the exact same nesting spot every year!

They sometimes build their cozy nests right on window ledges or garden sheds!

Special abilities

Ability

Hawk-Eye Hunter

Spotted Flycatcher can dart out from a perch to snatch flying insects mid-air, thanks to amazing vision and agility.

Ability

Stealthy Blending

Spotted Flycatcher has dull, streaky plumage that helps them blend perfectly into tree bark and branches, hiding from predators.

Ability

Air Acrobat

Spotted Flycatcher can perform quick twists and turns in flight, helping them chase agile insects and escape predators easily.

Measurements & details

Length
13-15 cm
Wingspan
23-25 cm
Weight
0.014-0.019 kg
Lifespan
2-8 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
4-6
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
6000 km

Diet & Feeding

Spotted Flycatchers love to eat all sorts of flying insects, catching them mid-air with acrobatic skill!

Primary Foods

  • flies
  • wasps
  • bees
  • beetles
  • moths
  • butterflies

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Spotted Flycatcher?

13-15 cm

What is Spotted Flycatcher's wingspan?

23-25 cm

How much does Spotted Flycatcher weigh?

0.014-0.019 kg

How long does Spotted Flycatcher live?

2-8 years

How fast can Spotted Flycatcher move?

35 km/h

What does Spotted Flycatcher eat?

Spotted Flycatchers love to eat all sorts of flying insects, catching them mid-air with acrobatic skill!

Where is Spotted Flycatcher usually found?

Forests

How does Spotted Flycatcher hunt?

Ambush

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