flycatcher

• Ein Vogel, der Insekten im Flug fängt; bezeichnet sowohl kleine Singvögel der Familie Muscicapidae als auch größere amerikanische Arten der Familie Tyrannidae.

A noun referring to a type of bird that catches insects while in flight, including both small songbirds and larger American species.

1. B2formal

   Any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects caught while flying.

   Fliegenschnäpper

   • A spotted flycatcher perched on the fence, waiting for its prey.
   • The forest was alive with the calls of various flycatchers.
   • We spotted a pied flycatcher during our morning walk.

2. B2formalamerican

   Large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing.

   Großer amerikanischer Vogel

   • The great crested flycatcher is common in eastern North America.
   • A scissor-tailed flycatcher displayed its long tail feathers.
   • These flycatchers are known for their distinctive hunting style.