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Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis), Białowieża Forest, Poland

Collared Flycatcher

Collared Flycatcher

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The Collared Flycatcher is a small, migratory passerine known for its striking black and white plumage in males. This swift insectivore is often seen darting through the canopy of mature woodlands during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Breeds in deciduous and mixed forests across Central and Eastern Europe. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Can be observed along migration routes throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
How to spot
Look for them in mature woodlands, often high in the canopy, patiently waiting for insects. Listen for the male's clear, whistling song. Males are easily identified by their prominent white collar and forehead patch; females are duller, brownish-grey.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season from late April to July in Europe. During spring migration (April-May) and autumn migration (August-October) in various habitats.
Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis), Białowieża Forest, Poland
Female Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula torquata), Park Pałacowy, Białowieża, Poland
Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis), Białowieża Forest, Poland
Credits: Frank.Vassen
Female Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula torquata), Park Pałacowy, Białowieża, Poland
Credits: Frank.Vassen
Male Collared Flycatchers are known to prefer females with larger white forehead patches, which are thought to signal genetic quality or overall fitness.
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