Dark-sided Flycatcher
NameDark-sided Flycatcher
Common NameDark-sided Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa sibirica
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull grey-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts that have distinct dark streaking on the flanks and breast sides. It has a noticeable pale eye-ring and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a soft, high-pitched "tseep" or "tsit". The song is a thin, high-pitched, somewhat melancholic series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across a wide range in Siberia, Mongolia, northern China, and the Himalayas. Winters in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresupright posture, pale eye-ring, dark streaking on flanks, small size, flycatching behavior
Description
A small, upright-perching flycatcher with a relatively plain appearance, characterized by its dull grey-brown plumage and distinct streaking on its flanks. It is known for its habit of sallying out from a perch to catch insects in flight, often found in the understory of coniferous and mixed montane forests.
