Brown-streaked Flycatcher
NameBrown-streaked Flycatcher
Common NameBrown-streaked Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa dauurica
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain grayish-brown, sometimes with faint streaking on the crown and back, especially in juveniles. Underparts are whitish, often with a faint brownish wash or streaking on the breast and flanks. It features a prominent white eye-ring and a dark bill with a pale, yellowish base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip'. The song is a weak, thin, and hesitant series of high-pitched notes, often described as a simple warble.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan. It migrates south for the non-breeding season to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and parts of India and Sri Lanka.
Identifying FeaturesPlain grayish-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts with faint streaking, Prominent white eye-ring, Pale base to the lower mandible, Upright perching posture
Description
A small, rather plain flycatcher, typically exhibiting an upright posture while perched. It is known for its habit of sallying out from a perch to catch insects in flight. This species is generally unobtrusive, often found in the mid-canopy of trees.
