Ficedula parva
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Mass
~10 g
Habitat
Woodlands and parks
Diet
Insects and invertebrates
How to recognize it
The Red-breasted Flycatcher feels small, tidy, and quietly alert. Males are especially memorable for the warm brown upperparts and the orange throat patch, while the pale underparts and lively posture with a flicking tail give it an easy-to-watch presence.
It often sits watchful, then darts out in short sallying flights to catch insects. In spring the song is a lively string of clear whistles, and outside the breeding season its dry rattling notes are easier to hear than a full performance.
It uses mature forests, riverside woods, parks, and old orchards with big trees and some undergrowth. Its food is mainly insects and small spiders, with berries added later in the year, and it leaves for southern Asia in winter.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The Red-breasted Flycatcher feels small, tidy, and quietly alert. Males are especially memorable for the warm brown upperparts and the orange throat patch, while the pale underparts and lively posture with a flicking tail give it an easy-to-watch presence.
It often sits watchful, then darts out in short sallying flights to catch insects. In spring the song is a lively string of clear whistles, and outside the breeding season its dry rattling notes are easier to hear than a full performance.
It uses mature forests, riverside woods, parks, and old orchards with big trees and some undergrowth. Its food is mainly insects and small spiders, with berries added later in the year, and it leaves for southern Asia in winter.
