Arnot's Chat
NameArnot's Chat
Common NameArnot's Chat
Scientific NameMyrmecocichla arnoti
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black except for a prominent white crown patch and distinct white patches on the wing coverts. Females are similar but duller black, sometimes with a smaller or less distinct white crown.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, whistled notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southern and Central Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying Featureswhite crown patch, glossy black plumage, white wing patches, active foraging behavior
Description
A striking small chat, males are glossy black with a prominent white crown and white patches on the wings. They are active insectivores, often foraging on the ground or from low perches in woodlands.
