Nimba Flycatcher
NameNimba Flycatcher
Common NameNimba Flycatcher
Scientific NameMelaenornis annamarulae
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsEntirely dark sooty-brown to blackish plumage, appearing almost uniformly black in many lights. The bill and legs are also dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled "tsee-tsee-tsee" or "swee-swee-swee" notes, often interspersed with harsh "churr" or "chick" calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to isolated montane and lowland rainforests in West Africa, primarily found in the Nimba Mountains of Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, with potential populations in Sierra Leone and Ghana.
Identifying FeaturesUniformly dark sooty-brown plumage, Medium size, Shy, skulking behavior, Restricted West African forest range
Description
This medium-sized, uniformly dark flycatcher inhabits the dense undergrowth of West African rainforests. It is a shy and elusive bird, often difficult to observe as it forages for insects.
