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Definition of Flycatcher

Flycatcher
Flycatcher Fly"catch`er, n. (Zo["o]l.) One of numerous species of birds that feed upon insects, which they take on the wing. Note: The true flycatchers of the Old World are Oscines, and belong to the family Muscicapid[ae], as the spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa grisola). The American flycatchers, or tyrant flycatchers, are Clamatores, and belong to the family Tyrannid[ae], as the kingbird, pewee, crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), and the vermilion flycatcher or churinche (Pyrocephalus rubineus). Certain American flycatching warblers of the family Sylvicolid[ae] are also called flycatchers, as the Canadian flycatcher (Sylvania Canadensis), and the hooded flycatcher (S. mitrata). See Tyrant flycatcher.

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- Look up flycatcher in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Flycatcher may refer to: Old World flycatchers, Muscicapidae Tyrant flycatchers, Tyrannidae Fairy...
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- The African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) is a medium-sized p****erine bird. The two central tail feathers of the male are extended into streamers...
- Pied flycatcher may refer to several species of birds: European pied flycatcher, found in Eurasia and northern and western Africa Pied flycatcher, an alternate...
- The paradise flycatchers (Terpsiphone) are a genus of birds in the family Monarchidae. The genus ranges across Africa and Asia, as well as a number of...
- The tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae) are a family of p****erine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They are considered the largest family...
- The taiga flycatcher or red-throated flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) is a migratory bird in the family Muscicapidae. The species was first described by...
- The Marico flycatcher or Mariqua flycatcher (Bradornis mariquensis) is a p****erine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is found in...
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- The Fairey Flycatcher was a British single-seat biplane carrier-borne fighter aircraft made by Fairey Aviation Company which served from 1923 to 1934....