About the Semicollared Flycatcher
The semicollared 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 breeds in montane forests of the southeastern corner of Europe to Northwest Iran. It is migratory, wintering in Central and Eastern Africa. It is a rare vagrant in western Europe. Tracking studies using geolocators have revealed that weather conditions during spring migration can have a large impact on the timing of Semicollared flycatcher migration and survival of adult birds.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Ficedula semitorquata |
| Species Codes | semfly1, SCFL, SEFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Semicollared Flycatcher belong to?
The Semicollared Flycatcher (Ficedula semitorquata) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Semicollared Flycatcher?
The semicollared 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 breeds in montane forests of the southeastern corner of Europe to Northwest Iran. It is migratory, wintering in Central and Eastern ...
Where can I report a Semicollared Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Semicollared Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code semfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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