1. a small bird that catches insects while flying

Examples

• The flycatcher perched on the branch, waiting for insects to pass by.
• We spotted a great crested flycatcher in the oak tree.
• The olive-sided flycatcher is known for its distinctive call.
• Flycatchers are beneficial birds that help control insect populations.
• The vermilion flycatcher’s bright red plumage made it easy to identify.
• During migration, many flycatcher species pass through our area.