African Dusky Flycatcher
Muscicapa adusta
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
Least ConcernUncommon
birds • Muscicapidae
African Dusky Flycatcher.
A
Muscicapa adusta
Category
birds
Family
Muscicapidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 10.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african dusky flycatcher in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 33%, mid-level vegetation 33%, canopy foraging 33%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; fruit 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.