Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleuca
Male Pied Flycatchers are striking, with black-and-white plumage; females are browner but still show a bold contrast on their wings. They often perch in a watchful manner, darting out to catch insects in mid-air before returning to the same perch. On Lihou, Pied Flycatchers can appear during spring or autumn migration, especially where sheltered spots have enough insects for them to hunt.
- Habitat: Deciduous woodland for breeding, but during migration can be found in gardens, parks, and coastal scrub
- When to See: April–May and August–September (passage migrants)
- Diet / Food: Flying insects, spiders, caterpillars
- Length: ~12–13.5 cm
- Weight: ~10–15 g
- Wingspan: ~21–24 cm