Sooty Flycatcher
Sooty Flycatcher
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jenny van Dorland
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The Ashy Flycatcher (*Artomyias fuliginosa*, now *Fraseria fuliginosa*) is an African flycatcher characterized by its overall ashy-grey plumage, often appearing uniform and rather dark. It is a forest-dwelling species.
Where to spot
Found in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland and montane forests across central and western Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for its uniform ashy-grey plumage and typical flycatcher posture. It often perches quietly on low branches, darting out to snatch insects. Listen for its soft, unassuming calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects in the dense foliage.
Where to spot
Found in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland and montane forests across central and western Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for its uniform ashy-grey plumage and typical flycatcher posture. It often perches quietly on low branches, darting out to snatch insects. Listen for its soft, unassuming calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects in the dense foliage.
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This flycatcher is known for its remarkable agility in flight, performing aerial acrobatics to capture insects, particularly in the dim light of the forest understory.
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