SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (Muscicapa striata) Recent dramatic decline in numbers has put the Spotted Flycatcher high on the 'Red List'

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SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (Muscicapa striata) Recent dramatic decline in numbers has put the Spotted Flycatcher high on the 'Red' endangered list of the RSPB Larger than a pied flycatcher, it is grey-brown in colour with an off-white breast, streaked with darker grey and a streaked forehead. They like to perch conspicuously and watch for passing insects, flying out to snap them up, before returning to the perch. Recent dramatic population declines puts the spotted flycatcher high on the Red List. They mainly arrive in the UK in May, and leave again in July and August. Passage birds from northern Europe can be seen in September. They prefer natural habitats, particularly open woodland with ample clearings and prominent perches, but can adapt well to gardens and parks which provide similar feeding opportunities.

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