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White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher

White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher

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The White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher (*Melaenornis fischeri*) is a distinctive African flycatcher, characterized by its slaty-grey plumage, a contrasting white eye-ring, and a pale belly.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in East Africa, including countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
How to spot
Look for its slaty-grey plumage and, crucially, its bright white eye-ring. It often perches quietly, sallying out to catch insects. Listen for its soft, clear, and slightly melancholic song.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects in the mid-story and understory.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melaenornis fischeri1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri) (45649324245).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-eyed slaty flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-eyed slaty flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri toruensis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The prominent white eye-ring is a key identification feature, making it easily distinguishable from other similarly colored flycatchers in its range.
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