About the Spotted Flycatcher
The spotted flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in most of Europe and in the Palearctic to Siberia, and is migratory, wintering in Africa and south western Asia. It is declining in parts of its range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Muscicapa striata |
| Species Codes | spofly1, SPFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Flycatcher belong to?
The Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Flycatcher?
The spotted flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in most of Europe and in the Palearctic to Siberia, and is migratory, wintering in Africa and south western Asia. It is declining in parts of its range....
Where can I report a Spotted Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spofly1, or on iNaturalist.
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