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;[[:Category:Ficedula|Ficedula]] hypoleuca
 
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
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[[Collared Flycatcher]], [[Semicollared Flycatcher]], [[Atlas Flycatcher]].
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[[Image:IMG 69402.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female<br />Photo by {{user|Chrysophylax|Chrysophylax}}<br />Dimmingsdale, [[UK]] June 2009]]
 
12-13 cm<br />
 
12-13 cm<br />
 
*Large white wing patches
 
*Large white wing patches
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*White forehead
 
*White forehead
 
'''Adult Female''': olive-brown above and lacks white forehead
 
'''Adult Female''': olive-brown above and lacks white forehead
====Confusion Species====
 
[[Collared Flycatcher]], [[Semicollared Flycatcher]], [[Atlas Flycatcher]].
 
[[Image:IMG 69402.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female<br />Photo by {{user|Chrysophylax|Chrysophylax}}<br />Dimmingsdale, [[UK]] June 2009]]
 
 
==Distribution==
 
==Distribution==
 
The most widespread and numerous of the three "pied" flycatchers of the Region. Breeds throughout most of [[Scandinavia]] and in mainland [[Europe]] from the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and eastern [[France]] east to the Urals. Also breeds in parts of north and west Britain, at scattered sites in central and southern France, in central Iberia and in North-West [[Africa]].  
 
The most widespread and numerous of the three "pied" flycatchers of the Region. Breeds throughout most of [[Scandinavia]] and in mainland [[Europe]] from the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and eastern [[France]] east to the Urals. Also breeds in parts of north and west Britain, at scattered sites in central and southern France, in central Iberia and in North-West [[Africa]].  
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Vagrants recorded north to [[Svalbard]], [[Iceland]] and [[Faroes]], also Madeira and the [[Cape Verde Islands]].  
 
Vagrants recorded north to [[Svalbard]], [[Iceland]] and [[Faroes]], also Madeira and the [[Cape Verde Islands]].  
 
==Taxonomy==
 
==Taxonomy==
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[[File:Pajarillo.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Subspecies ''iberiae''<br />Photo &copy; by {{user|Nunu|Nunu}}<br />El Escorial, Madrid, [[Spain]], May 2009]]
 
====Subspecies====
 
====Subspecies====
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[[File:European-Pied-Flycatcher_Back-View_JBPXL.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Back View<br />Photo &copy; by {{user|jbpixels|jbpixels}}<br />Munich, [[Germany]], 8 May 2024]]
 
Three to four subspecies usually recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>:
 
Three to four subspecies usually recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>:
 
* ''F. h. hypoleuca'':  
 
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[[Atlas Flycatcher]] has formerly been considered a subspecies of this species.
 
[[Atlas Flycatcher]] has formerly been considered a subspecies of this species.
 
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Image:Pajarillo.jpg|Subspecies ''iberiae''<br />Photo by {{user|Nunu|Nunu}}<br />El Escorial, Madrid, [[Spain]], May 2009
 
Image:Flycatcher 6788 900.jpg|Photo by {{user|Victor+Tyakht|Victor Tyakht}}<br />near Moscow, [[Russia]], June 2008
 
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==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
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[[File:Flycatcher 6788 900.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo &copy; by {{user|Victor+Tyakht|Victor Tyakht}}<br />near Moscow, [[Russia]], June 2008]]
 
Preferred habitat is mature deciduous woodland, especially oak, but also found in mixed and coniferous woodland in upland areas in south of range. Occurs in orchards and parks, sometimes large gardens and often in areas of scrub on passage.
 
Preferred habitat is mature deciduous woodland, especially oak, but also found in mixed and coniferous woodland in upland areas in south of range. Occurs in orchards and parks, sometimes large gardens and often in areas of scrub on passage.
 
==Behaviour==
 
==Behaviour==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
Search the Gallery using the scientific name:
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{{GSearch|"Ficedula hypoleuca" {{!}} "European Pied Flycatcher"}}  
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Search the Gallery using the commonname:  (as there is more than one species of Pied Flycatcher, select the Category Britain and Europe on the next page)
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{{VSearch|"Ficedula hypoleuca" {{!}} "European Pied Flycatcher", video}}
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Search the Gallery for European Pied Flycatcher videos:
 
{{GSearch|"European Pied Flycatcher", video}}
 
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[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Ficedula]][[Category:Bird Songs]] [[Category:Videos]]
 
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Ficedula]][[Category:Bird Songs]] [[Category:Videos]]

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Male
Photo by Rob
Vaasse, The Netherlands, May 2003
Ficedula hypoleuca

Identification

Collared Flycatcher, Semicollared Flycatcher, Atlas Flycatcher.

Female
Photo by Chrysophylax
Dimmingsdale, UK June 2009

12-13 cm

  • Large white wing patches
  • White Underparts
  • White outer tail feathers

Breeding Male

  • Black upperparts
  • White forehead

Adult Female: olive-brown above and lacks white forehead

Distribution

The most widespread and numerous of the three "pied" flycatchers of the Region. Breeds throughout most of Scandinavia and in mainland Europe from the Netherlands, Belgium and eastern France east to the Urals. Also breeds in parts of north and west Britain, at scattered sites in central and southern France, in central Iberia and in North-West Africa.

Migratory, leaving breeding areas in mid August-September to winter in West Africa and returns in mid April-June. Passage birds occur throughout most of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Occasional winter records from around the Mediterranean.

Vagrants recorded north to Svalbard, Iceland and Faroes, also Madeira and the Cape Verde Islands.

Taxonomy

Subspecies iberiae
Photo © by Nunu
El Escorial, Madrid, Spain, May 2009

Subspecies

Back View
Photo © by jbpixels
Munich, Germany, 8 May 2024

Three to four subspecies usually recognized[1]:

  • F. h. hypoleuca:
  • F. h. iberiae: male has slightly larger white forehead patch
  • Iberian Peninsula; winters in west Africa (not accepted by all authorities)
  • F. h. sibirica (syn. tomensis): usually greyer than nominate but grey or brown individuals also occur commonly in Europe. [2]
  • Taiga of western Siberia (Ural Mountains to Yenisey River); winters to eastern Africa

Atlas Flycatcher has formerly been considered a subspecies of this species.

Habitat

Photo © by Victor Tyakht
near Moscow, Russia, June 2008

Preferred habitat is mature deciduous woodland, especially oak, but also found in mixed and coniferous woodland in upland areas in south of range. Occurs in orchards and parks, sometimes large gardens and often in areas of scrub on passage.

Behaviour

Breeding

They nest in a tree hole; 4-10 eggs are laid. They readily take to nest boxes.

Diet

The diet includes insects which are aerially hawked.

Vocalisation

References

  1. Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
  2. Avibase
  3. Collins Pocket Guide to British Birds 1966
  4. Wikipedia

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