Atlas Flycatcher
Ficedula speculigera
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The Atlas Flycatcher is a small Old World flycatcher breeding in the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa. Weighing about 12.6g, the male shows bold black-and-white plumage typical of the pied flycatcher group. It inhabits mountain woodlands and olive groves, catching insects on short aerial sallies from exposed perches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.649999999999999 g | 0.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 14-18 days.
Clutch Size
3-10
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Ficedula |
| Species | Ficedula speculigera |
Distribution
Atlas Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family