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Spotted Flycatcher

(Muscicapa striata)
Size: 14 cm

Sightings

The identification of this bird is uncertain. It was seen by us on the campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, in October 2009. The juvenile bird shown was spotted in April 2010.

Photos

Near-frontal view of a Spotted Flycatcher

Lateral view of a Spotted Flycatcher

Spotted Flycatcher seen from behind

Here seen turning around

Spotted Flycatcher on rocky terrain near a pond

Immature Spotted Flycatcher

Food

As their name suggests, Spotted Flycatchers are insect hunters. Most flycatchers hunt for insects from low to mid-level perches.

These pages are largely based on our own observations. For more salient facts on any bird species please refer to a field guide.