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The female [[European Pied Flycatcher]] has a very insignificant pale vertical mark leading from the white wing bar - in the female Collared this is noticeably broader and leads almost to the edge of the wing. | The female [[European Pied Flycatcher]] has a very insignificant pale vertical mark leading from the white wing bar - in the female Collared this is noticeably broader and leads almost to the edge of the wing. | ||
− | Beware hybrid | + | Beware hybrid Pied × Collared which can look like [[Semicollared Flycatcher]]. |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Breeds eastern [[France]] to the Balkans and [[Ukraine]]. Winters in tropical and southern [[Africa]] (south of the equator). | Breeds eastern [[France]] to the Balkans and [[Ukraine]]. Winters in tropical and southern [[Africa]] (south of the equator). |
Revision as of 23:24, 2 December 2014
- Ficedula albicollis
Identification
12-13.5 cm
Male
- Black upperparts, tail and bill
- White underparts, collar, large wing patch and forehead
- Pale rump
Female and non breeding male - pale brown above, with white wing bars. White below.
Similar Species
The female European Pied Flycatcher has a very insignificant pale vertical mark leading from the white wing bar - in the female Collared this is noticeably broader and leads almost to the edge of the wing.
Beware hybrid Pied × Collared which can look like Semicollared Flycatcher.
Distribution
Breeds eastern France to the Balkans and Ukraine. Winters in tropical and southern Africa (south of the equator).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Deciduous woodlands, parks and gardens.
Behaviour
Diet
The diet includes insects hawked aerially, caterpillars and berries.
Breeding
They nest in tree cavities; 5-7 eggs are laid.
Vocalisation
Song: a squeaky tsee-tsee-tsee-sui-see
<flashmp3>Ficedula albicollis (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Collared Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Collared_Flycatcher