Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher
Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher
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The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher is a striking and active bird with bold black and white plumage. Males are glossy black with a white belly, while females have a rufous breast band.
Where to spot
Widespread across tropical West and Central Africa. Inhabits lowland rainforests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for them in the mid-story and understory of forests. The bold black and white plumage is unmistakable. Listen for their distinctive, often rattling or buzzing calls, which are quite loud.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Widespread across tropical West and Central Africa. Inhabits lowland rainforests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for them in the mid-story and understory of forests. The bold black and white plumage is unmistakable. Listen for their distinctive, often rattling or buzzing calls, which are quite loud.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day.
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This species often hunts in the lower to mid-story of forests, quickly snatching insects from foliage or in mid-air, sometimes flicking its wings as it perches.
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