Chapin's Flycatcher
NameChapin's Flycatcher
Common NameChapin's Flycatcher
Scientific NameFraseria chapini
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brownish-grey, with slightly darker wings and tail. Underparts are paler, often buffy-white, especially on the belly, with a faint brownish wash on the breast and flanks. It has a short, dark bill and dark eyes, sometimes with a faint pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched whistles and thin, sibilant trills, often delivered from a hidden perch within the forest undergrowth.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift montane forests of central Africa, primarily found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying Featuressmall size, upright posture, dull brownish-grey upperparts, pale buffy-white underparts, short dark bill, forest understory habitat
Description
A small, rather plain Old World flycatcher found in the understory of tropical forests. It typically perches upright, scanning for insects which it catches in short aerial sallies. This species is generally shy and often found alone or in pairs.
