African Blue Flycatcher
African Blue Flycatcher
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The African Blue Flycatcher is a small, vibrant bird found across much of sub-Saharan Africa. Males are a striking iridescent blue, while females are duller, often brownish-blue.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a variety of wooded habitats including forests, woodlands, savannas, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for flashes of blue in the mid-story and canopy of trees. Listen for its distinctive buzzing or trilling calls. They are often quite vocal and active.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the day, particularly in the mornings.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a variety of wooded habitats including forests, woodlands, savannas, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for flashes of blue in the mid-story and canopy of trees. Listen for its distinctive buzzing or trilling calls. They are often quite vocal and active.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the day, particularly in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
These flycatchers are known for their lively and agile foraging, often darting out from perches to catch flying insects, sometimes with a distinctive wing-flicking behavior.
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