A small passerine bird widely distributed across Europe and parts of Asia, known for its insectivorous behavior and distinctive hunting strategy of catching flying insects mid-air from perched positions.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Woodland edges, open forests, gardens, parks, and semi-urban areas with scattered trees and shrubs across temperate and boreal regions of Europe and western Asia
Ecological Role
Critical insect population control, seed dispersal, and serves as an indicator species for ecosystem health in woodland habitats
Morphology
SKIN COATSoft, mottled grey-brown feathers providing camouflage in woodland environments
LIMBS WINGSRelatively long wings for agile aerial hunting, short legs adapted for perching on branches
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, broad bill adapted for catching flying insects, predominantly grey-brown plumage with streaked underparts
BODY STRUCTURESmall songbird, approximately 14-15 cm in length, weighing 14-20 g, with a slender body and relatively large head
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: El Golli Mohamed
