Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher
Bias musicus
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Vangidae
Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher.
B
Bias musicus
Category
birds
Family
Vangidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 21.9 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-and-white shrike-flycatcher in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 70%, canopy foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 90%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Malawi
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.