Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Muscicapidae

Herero Chat.

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Namibornis herero

Category

birds

Family

Muscicapidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 27.2 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding herero chat in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, understorey foraging 20%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; nectar 10%; fruit 10%; carrion 10%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Namibia flagNamibiaAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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