Taiga Flycatcher

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A small, migratory flycatcher, known for its rather plain appearance but distinctive calls. It is a denizen of coniferous forests.

Where to spot

Breeds in taiga and mixed coniferous forests across Northern Eurasia; winters in broadleaf forests and cultivated areas across Southeast Asia.

How to spot

Look for it sallying for insects from perches in the mid-canopy or undergrowth. Listen for its distinctive 'dz-eet' call.

When to spot

Breeding season (summer) in northern latitudes; during migration (spring/autumn) across Eurasia, and winter (autumn to spring) in tropical Asia.

Breeds in taiga and mixed coniferous forests across Northern Eurasia; winters in broadleaf forests and cultivated areas across Southeast Asia.

Look for it sallying for insects from perches in the mid-canopy or undergrowth. Listen for its distinctive 'dz-eet' call.

Breeding season (summer) in northern latitudes; during migration (spring/autumn) across Eurasia, and winter (autumn to spring) in tropical Asia.

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Red-throated Flycatcher but is now recognized as distinct.

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