White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher
NameWhite-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher
Scientific NameMelaenornis fischeri
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly slaty-grey, contrasting with paler grey underparts that become whitish on the belly. A prominent white eye-ring encircles the dark eye, and a distinct white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is present. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin whistles or trills, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee', sometimes with a slightly buzzy quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, its range extends from the highlands of Ethiopia south through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and into parts of Malawi and Zambia.
Identifying Featureswhite eye-ring, white supercilium, slaty-grey plumage, small size, upright posture
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring and generally slaty-grey plumage. It typically forages for insects in the understory or mid-canopy of montane forests, often perching upright and sallying out to catch prey.
