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Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striata

Near Threatened

About

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Muscicapa striata (Spotted Flycatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナフヒタキ

Chinese 斑鶲

Spanish Papamoscas Gris

French gobemouche gris

German Grauschnäpper

Portuguese Papa-moscas-cinzento

Russian Серая мухоловка

Similar Species in Muscicapa

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Ashy-breasted Flycatcher

Muscicapa randi

Vulnerable

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Brown-breasted Flycatcher

Muscicapa muttui

Least Concern

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Brown-streaked Flycatcher

Muscicapa williamsoni

Dark-sided Flycatcher

Muscicapa sibirica

Least Concern

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Dusky-brown Flycatcher

Muscicapa adusta

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Flycatcher?

The scientific name of Spotted Flycatcher is Muscicapa striata. It belongs to the genus Muscicapa.

What is the conservation status of Spotted Flycatcher?

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spotted Flycatcher live?

Spotted Flycatcher is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Spotted Flycatcher belong to?

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) belongs to the genus Muscicapa, which is part of the taxonomic family Muscicapidae.

What kingdom does Spotted Flycatcher belong to?

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Spotted Flycatcher?

The closest relatives of Spotted Flycatcher in the genus Muscicapa include Ashy-breasted Flycatcher, Brown-breasted Flycatcher, Brown-streaked Flycatcher, Cassin's Flycatcher, Dark-sided Flycatcher.