Little Pied Flycatcher
NameLittle Pied Flycatcher
Common NameLittle Pied Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula westermanni
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black upperparts, head, and throat, with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a distinct white patch on the wings. The underparts are pure white, sometimes with greyish flanks. Females are duller, with greyish-brown upperparts and a less distinct supercilium.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' call, and a sharp 'chip' note. The song is a short, rapid series of high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Striking black and white plumage (male), Prominent white supercilium, White wing patch, Active flycatching behavior
Description
This small, striking flycatcher is characterized by its bold black and white plumage in males, featuring a prominent white supercilium and wing patch. It is an active insectivore, often seen flitting through the understory and mid-canopy of forests, catching insects in flight.
