African Forest-Flycatcher
African Forest-Flycatcher
100
-
Points:
100
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
Fraser's Forest Flycatcher (*Fraseria ocreata*) is a relatively large, dark African flycatcher with a robust build. It has dusky-grey to dark brown plumage, often with a paler throat.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid lowland and montane forests across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for its large size, dark plumage, and robust bill. It often perches quietly on low branches, darting out to snatch insects. Listening for its distinctive, deep whistles is a primary detection method.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects among the foliage.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid lowland and montane forests across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for its large size, dark plumage, and robust bill. It often perches quietly on low branches, darting out to snatch insects. Listening for its distinctive, deep whistles is a primary detection method.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects among the foliage.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This flycatcher is known for its deep, rich, and somewhat mournful whistling calls, which carry well through its dense forest habitat.
Loading...
Spotted
No recently spotted birds
Monthly observations
No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
