Chestnut-throated Flycatcher
NameChestnut-throated Flycatcher
Common NameChestnut-throated Flycatcher
Scientific NameErythrocercus holochlorus
FamilyErythrocercidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsThe Chestnut-throated Flycatcher has yellowish-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. Its most striking feature is the rich chestnut coloration on its throat and upper breast. It also exhibits a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls and trills, often described as a rapid 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or 'see-see-see' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, its range extends from southern Somalia, through coastal Kenya, to northeastern Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (approx. 9-10 cm), Yellowish-green body plumage, Distinctive chestnut throat and upper breast, Pale eye-ring, Active, skulking behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, active bird is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of lowland evergreen forests. It is characterized by its yellowish-green plumage and distinctive chestnut throat. Its behavior is often described as skulking, making it challenging to observe.
