Sooty Flycatcher
NameSooty Flycatcher
Common NameSooty Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa adusta
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brownish-grey to sooty brown, contrasting with paler, often whitish underparts, particularly on the throat and belly. The breast and flanks may have a dusky wash. It lacks prominent markings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee-tsee' call, and a quiet, thin, somewhat melancholic song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, found from West Africa east to Ethiopia and south through eastern and southern Africa to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab brownish-grey plumage, Upright perching posture, Flycatching behavior, Plain appearance without bold markings
Description
This small, drab flycatcher is characterized by its dark brownish-grey plumage and upright posture. It is an active insectivore, often seen perching conspicuously and sallying out to catch insects in flight.
