Cassin's Flycatcher
NameCassin's Flycatcher
Common NameCassin's Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa cassini
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark grey, with the head appearing slightly darker. The underparts are white, sharply contrasting with grey flanks and breast sides. The wings and tail are dark, and it has a small, dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, high-pitched "tsip" or "tsee" call, often given singly or in short series. Its song is a quiet, warbling sequence of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east through countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, to Uganda, and south into Angola and Zambia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark grey upperparts, white underparts with grey flanks, dark bill and legs, frequents dense forest near water
Description
This small Old World flycatcher is characterized by its dark grey upperparts and contrasting white underparts with grey flanks. It is typically found in dense forest undergrowth, often near water, where it forages for insects.
