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European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleuca
(F. h. hypoleuca)
| Armenian Name: | Խայտաբղետ ճանճորս |
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See Plate 51 for European Pied Flycatcher and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Migrant |
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| Abundance: | Rare |
| Length: | 13 cm, Wing Span:21.5-24 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 290. |
| Adult (Breeding): | Male is black or dark brown above with bold white wing panel and small white spot at base of primaries (often not visible), two small white forehead spots; white underparts. Female is brown above with a slightly paler rump, variable small white wing patch; off-white below. |
| Adult (Non-breeding): | Both sexes similar to breeding female. |
| Similar Species: | Semi-collared and Collared Flycatchers. |
| Behavior: | Moves from perch to perch after flying insects; often feeds high in canopy. |
| Habitat: | Forests, wooded river gorges, orchards, scrub. |
| Food: | Insects. |
