Marico Flycatcher
NameMarico Flycatcher
Common NameMarico Flycatcher
Scientific NameMelaenornis mariquensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)25.5
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull grey-brown, sometimes with a slightly darker crown. The underparts are clean white, occasionally with a faint buff wash on the flanks. It has dark eyes and a relatively short, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled notes, often a repeated 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a more complex, melodious song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southern Africa, found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and parts of Angola and Zambia.
Identifying FeaturesDull grey-brown upperparts with clean white underparts, Upright perching posture, Dark eye contrasting with pale face, Small, dark bill, Found in dry savanna and thornbush
Description
The Marico Flycatcher is a small, rather plain passerine bird known for its upright posture while perching. It has dull brown upperparts and clean white underparts, often found in dry savanna habitats where it actively hunts insects.
