Old World Flycatchers and Chats in North America

Learn about 7 birds from the Old World Flycatchers and Chats family (Muscicapidae) found in North America. Includes 2 regular species and 5 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Bluethroat

Bluethroat

Luscinia svecica

Least Concern
Wheatear

Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

Least Concern

Vagrant Muscicapidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Blue Rock-thrush

Blue Rock-thrush

Monticola solitarius

Least Concern
Red-flanked Bluetail

Red-flanked Bluetail

Tarsiger cyanurus

Least Concern
Spotted Flycatcher

Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striata

Least Concern
Stonechat

Stonechat

Saxicola torquatus

Least Concern
Wheatear

Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

Least Concern

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