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SPECIES PROFILE
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)
Muscicapa
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Africa (migrant)
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Woodland edges, gardens
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Muscicapidae
GENUS
Muscicapa
📋 Description
SIZE
13-15 cm body, 14-19 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown, streaked breast
ADAPTATIONS
Aerial insect catcher
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Woodland edges, gardens
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Africa (migrant)
REPRODUCTION
4-5 eggs, 1-2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Flying insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Declining insect populations
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Spotted Flycatcher is a plain grey-brown bird that catches insects from a perch. It is a summer visitor.
2
It is declining due to fewer insects.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for plain grey-brown bird catching insects from perch.
