African Dusky Flycatcher
NameAfrican Dusky Flycatcher
Common NameAfrican Dusky Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa adusta
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally dull grey-brown on the upperparts, with a paler, often faintly streaked, greyish-brown breast and flanks, and a whitish belly. It has dark eyes, sometimes with a faint pale eye-ring, and a small, pointed dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee' call, often given while foraging, and sometimes a quiet, short trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from West Africa east to Ethiopia and south through Central and Southern Africa to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesDrab grey-brown plumage, Upright posture on perch, Small size, Dark eyes, Sallying flight to catch insects, Small, pointed bill
Description
A small, drab flycatcher with an upright posture, the African Dusky Flycatcher is typically found in forest edges, woodlands, and gardens. It is an active insectivore, often sallying from a perch to catch flying insects in mid-air.
