Finsch's Flycatcher-Thrush
NameFinsch's Flycatcher-Thrush
Common NameFinsch's Flycatcher-Thrush
Scientific NameStizorhina finschi
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are dark greyish-brown to blackish, contrasting with rich rufous-chestnut underparts that fade slightly on the belly. The upperparts, including the back, wings, and central tail feathers, are dark brown. The outer tail feathers have distinctive white tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, fluty whistles, often descending in pitch, and a rapid, chattering call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West Africa, with a range extending from Sierra Leone east to Ghana, and then disjunctly in southern Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Identifying Featuresdark greyish-brown to blackish head, rich rufous-chestnut underparts, dark brown upperparts, white tips on outer tail feathers, slender bill
Description
Finsch's Flycatcher-Thrush is a medium-sized, shy forest bird characterized by its dark head, rufous underparts, and dark upperparts. It typically forages in the undergrowth of dense rainforests, often remaining hidden.
