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All six species in this gallery belong to the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. The common redstart is, in my opinion, one of Norway’s most beautiful small birds.
| Scientific name | English | Norwegian | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenicurus phoenicurus | Common redstart | Rødstjert | Muscicapidae |
| Ficedula hypoleuca | European pied flycatcher | Svarthvit fluesnapper | Muscicapidae |
| Erithacus rubecula | European robin | Rødstrupe | Muscicapidae |
| Luscinia svecica | Bluethroat | Blåstrupe | Muscicapidae |
| Saxicola rubicola | European stonechat | Svartstrupe | Muscicapidae |
| Muscicapa striata | Spotted flycatcher | Gråfluesnapper | Muscicapidae |
Common redstart
The male common redstart has a bright orange-red tail and underparts with a contrasting dark face.
Bluethroat
The bluethroat is a small migratory bird whose male has a striking blue throat in breeding plumage.
European robin
The European robin is familiar by its orange-red face and breast and its clear, delicate song.
European pied flycatcher
The European pied flycatcher nests in tree holes and nest boxes and catches insects in short aerial flights.
European stonechat
The European stonechat often perches upright on exposed stems while watching for insects.
Spotted flycatcher
The spotted flycatcher usually hunts from a favourite perch, flying out to catch insects in the air.