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spotted flycatcher

/ˈspɒtɪd ˈflaɪˌkætʃə/

Traducción: Ave paseriforme pequeña de la familia de los papamoscos del Viejo Mundo, conocida por su costumbre de posarse en una rama y salir al aire para cazar insectos.

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/ˈspɒtɪd ˈflaɪˌkætʃə/formal
  • esAve paseriforme pequeña de la familia de los papamoscos del Viejo Mundo, conocida por su costumbre de posarse en una rama y salir al aire para cazar insectos.

A small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family, known for its habit of perching conspicuously and flying out to catch insects in mid-air.

  1. A small passerine birdB2formal

    A small, brownish-grey bird (Muscicapa striata) that catches insects in flight, commonly found in Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.

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    • The spotted flycatcher perched on the fence, waiting for a passing insect.
    • We spotted a spotted flycatcher in the garden this morning.
    • Spotted flycatchers migrate to Africa for the winter.