Ashy Flycatcher
NameAshy Flycatcher
Common NameAshy Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa caerulescens
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly ash-grey across the head, back, wings, and tail, becoming slightly paler on the underparts. It has dark eyes and a small, pointed, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee' calls, and sometimes a quiet, simple warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, from West Africa eastward to Ethiopia and southward through central and eastern Africa to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesUniform ash-grey plumage, Small size, Upright posture on perches, Dark eyes, Small, pointed dark bill
Description
The Ashy Flycatcher is a small, slender Old World flycatcher characterized by its uniform ash-grey plumage. It typically perches upright on branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight before returning to its perch.
