Ficedula hypoleuca
Did you Know?
The pied flycatcher can be found in Forest of Bowland’s ancient and Atlantic oak woodlands. Nationally they are in decline. It is a small, flycatching bird, slightly smaller than a house sparrow. It arrives in summer to breed. Each autumn it returns to over winter in West Africa. Increased connectivity between Atlantic oak woodlands and other mature woodlands is needed to support their expansion.
Fun Fact
Pied flycatchers are a loyal lot! They will help each other chase away predators, and those that don't will be left to fight on their own in the future.
Identification:
The Pied Flycatcher is a small, flycatching bird, slightly smaller than a House Sparrow. The male is mostly black on the upperparts and white underneath, with a bold white patch on the folded wing. Females are browner.