Spotted Flycatcher

Conservation Status:

It is listed as Least Concern, with a large global population

Population Trends:

Despite its wide range, the species is showing a declining trend in some breeding areas, mainly due to habitat changes.

Population Size:

Estimated in the millions

Family:

Muscicapidae

Location:

In Uganda

Habitat:

It is a seasonal visitor, found in open woodlands, gardens, farmland, and forest edges, where it perches quietly before darting out to catch insects.

Migration Pattern:

The Spotted Flycatcher is a long-distance migrant, breeding in Europe and western Asia and wintering in Africa, including Uganda.

Migration Distance:

It travels thousands of kilometers often over 5,000-10,000 km during migration.

About this Bird:

A Quiet Visitor from Afar!

The Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is a modest, soft-grey bird, often overlooked but quietly impressive in its long journeys and precise insect hunting. A member of the Muscicapidae family, it is a classic example of a long-distance migrant.

A Traveler Between Worlds

Simple in appearance yet remarkable in journey, the Spotted Flycatcher reminds us that even the smallest birds connect continents and carry the story of global conservation.

Spotted Flycatcher

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About this Bird:

A Quiet Visitor from Afar!

A Traveler Between Worlds

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