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Semi-collared Flycatcher

Ficedula semitorquata

Description:

"The breeding male is mainly black above and white below, with a white half-collar, extending further back than in Pied, large white wing patch, extensively white tail sides and a large white forehead patch. It has a pale grey rump. The bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores." ~wiki

Habitat:

spotted in a coastal desert wadi

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2 Comments

Bernadette S
Bernadette S 11 years ago

Thanks for the confirmation, Katherine!

Katherine carminn
Katherine carminn 11 years ago

Ficedula semitorquata (semi-collared flycatcher) for sure, great pictures

Bernadette S
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Bernadette S

Egypt

Spotted on Apr 14, 2013
Submitted on Apr 14, 2013

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