White-tailed Forest Flycatcher
White-tailed Forest Flycatcher
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The White-tailed Forest Flycatcher (*Fraseria cinerascens*) is an elusive African flycatcher. It is a large, dark species with dusky-grey plumage and distinctive white outer tail feathers, which are often visible in flight.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland and gallery forests across West and Central Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.
How to spot
Look for its large, dark body and, crucially, the white outer tail feathers, especially when it flies short distances. It often perches quietly in dense cover, so patience is key.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects on or near the forest floor.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland and gallery forests across West and Central Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.
How to spot
Look for its large, dark body and, crucially, the white outer tail feathers, especially when it flies short distances. It often perches quietly in dense cover, so patience is key.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects on or near the forest floor.
Despite its size, this flycatcher is quite secretive, preferring the dim understory of dense forests, making its white tail a useful diagnostic feature during brief glimpses.
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