Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striata

The Spotted Flycatcher is a small migratory bird known for its distinctive spotted plumage and upright posture. It is often found perched on branches or wires, waiting to dart out to catch flying insects. This species is widespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and is known for its gentle and unobtrusive nature. The Spotted Flycatcher is a summer visitor to many parts of its range, arriving in spring to breed in open woodlands, parks, and gardens. It builds cup-shaped nests in the fork of a tree or on a building, and both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.

Habitat: Open woodlands, parks, gardens