About the European Pied Flycatcher
The European pied flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. One of the four species of Western Palearctic black-and-white flycatchers, it hybridises to a limited extent with the collared flycatcher. It breeds in most of Europe and across the Western Palearctic. It is migratory, wintering mainly in tropical Africa. It usually builds its nests in holes on oak trees. This species practices polygyny, usually bigamy, with the male travelling large distances to acquire a second mate. The male will mate with the secondary female and then return to the primary female in order to help with aspects of child rearing, such as feeding.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Ficedula hypoleuca |
| Species Codes | eupfly1, EPFL, PIFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Pied Flycatcher belong to?
The European Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the European Pied Flycatcher?
The European pied flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. One of the four species of Western Palearctic black-and-white flycatchers, it hybridises to a limited extent with the collared flycatcher. It breeds in most of Europe and across the Western Palearctic. It is m...
Where can I report a European Pied Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of European Pied Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eupfly1, or on iNaturalist.