A small passerine bird belonging to the Old World flycatcher family, native to Europe and parts of western Asia, characterized by its distinctive perching behavior and compact body structure.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Open landscapes including heathlands, moorlands, grasslands, coastal scrublands, and agricultural edge habitats with sparse vegetation and low shrubs
Ecological Role
Key insectivorous species controlling arthropod populations, serving as prey for predatory birds, and contributing to ecosystem biodiversity in open landscape habitats
Morphology
SKIN COATDense plumage with distinct sexual color variations, primarily brown and black feather coloration
LIMBS WINGSStrong legs for perching, relatively short rounded wings enabling quick, agile flight patterns
HEAD SENSORYLarge dark eyes, short conical beak adapted for catching insects, prominent head-to-body proportion
BODY STRUCTURECompact passerine, approximately 11-13 cm in length, weighing 12-14 g, with short tail and sturdy build
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Hobbyfotowiki
