White-browed Forest-Flycatcher
NameWhite-browed Forest-Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-browed Forest-Flycatcher
Scientific NameFraseria cinerascens
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark grey upperparts, a blackish head with a striking white supercilium (eyebrow), and a dark bill. The throat and breast are pale grey, often appearing mottled or scaly, fading to whitish on the belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled notes and a rapid, chattering call, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone and Liberia east through Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, reaching Uganda and Angola.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark grey upperparts, Mottled pale grey underparts, Small size, Upright posture
Description
This small, dark flycatcher is characterized by its prominent white eyebrow contrasting with a blackish head. It typically perches upright in the understory of dense tropical forests, actively sallying out to catch insects.
