Cassin's Flycatcher
Cassin's Flycatcher
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Cassin's Flycatcher (*Muscicapa cassini*) is a medium-sized African flycatcher with a distinctive plumage of greyish-brown upperparts, a white belly, and a pale eye-ring. It is known for its upright posture.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting woodlands, forests, savannas, and gardens, particularly in more open or disturbed areas.
How to spot
Look for its greyish-brown back, white belly, and pale eye-ring. Watch for its characteristic flycatching behavior from an exposed perch. Listen for its distinctive, often chattering calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout much of its range, active year-round. It is often observed throughout the day, sallying from prominent perches to catch insects.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting woodlands, forests, savannas, and gardens, particularly in more open or disturbed areas.
How to spot
Look for its greyish-brown back, white belly, and pale eye-ring. Watch for its characteristic flycatching behavior from an exposed perch. Listen for its distinctive, often chattering calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout much of its range, active year-round. It is often observed throughout the day, sallying from prominent perches to catch insects.
Its common name honors John Cassin, a prominent American ornithologist who described numerous African bird species.
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