Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)

Birding Life List
Written By Jon
Adult Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) in Mallorca, Spain. May 2015. Not baited. Not called in.

Adult Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) in Mallorca, Spain. May 2015. Not baited. Not called in.

Whereas juveniles have whitish spots on their back, adult Spotted Flycatchers (Muscicapa striata) have a more uniform plumage. They might seem a bit dull, but their feeding behavior is absolutely amazing to watch. Targeting insects from a high perch, they catch them most of the time flying, and return to the same spot.

JAG

Jon
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