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Tessmann's Flycatcher

Tessmann's Flycatcher

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Tessmann's Flycatcher (*Fraseria tessmanni*) is an African flycatcher with a generally dark, dusky-brown plumage and a somewhat paler, mottled throat. It has a relatively robust build.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid lowland and gallery forests across West and Central Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.
How to spot
Look for its dark, robust appearance. It often perches quietly on low branches, darting out to snatch insects. Its somewhat upright posture is typical. Listening for its soft, unassuming calls is helpful.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects among the foliage.
File:Fraseria tessmanni - Ben Keen - 353540158.jpeg
File:Fraseria tessmanni - Ben Keen - 353540158.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is named after Gunter Tessmann, a German explorer and ethnographer who collected specimens in Africa.
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