Little Slaty Flycatcher
NameLittle Slaty Flycatcher
Common NameLittle Slaty Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula basilanica
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, white throat, grayish-olive back and wings, and whitish underparts. Females are similar but with a dark brown head.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsit' call, sometimes delivered in a short series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southern Philippines, found on the islands of Basilan, Mindanao, and Dinagat.
Identifying Featuresdark head (black in male, dark brown in female), contrasting white throat, grayish-olive upperparts, small size, perches in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, elusive flycatcher is characterized by its dark head, contrasting white throat, and grayish-olive upperparts. It typically forages in the dense understory of lowland forests, sallying out to catch insects.
