Grey-streaked Flycatcher

A dark brown vertical stripe runs down the belly.

Scientific name	Muscicapa griseisticta
English name	Grey-streaked Flycatcher
Japanese name	蝦夷鶲
Classification	Aves
Classification details	Passeriformes Muscicapidae
Full length	about 15cm.
Distribution	Flies as a migratory bird in spring and autumn.

Characteristics

A flycatcher with a body length of less than 15 cm. The back is gray and the flight feathers are blackish brown. It has a distinctive dark brown pattern that runs vertically from the chest to the belly, which distinguishes it from the Red-eared Redstart, which has a uniformly white belly. The beak is lead-colored and pointed. The eye ring is quite thin but slightly white.

Ecology

They can be seen in mountain forests and flatland parks during the migration season. Sometimes they travel alone, but sometimes they form flocks of several birds.

They fly out from tree branches to catch and eat insects in the air.

Habitat

Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park

This photo was taken on the lawn of Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park in October. They would jump out of the treetops and catch prey in the air. There was another bird nearby. They seemed to have settled down around the square and were seen for a long time.