African Dusky Flycatcher

The African dusky flycatcher, also known as the dusky-brown flycatcher or dusky alseonax, is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is a resident breeder in elevated areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and similar in appearance to the migratory Spotted Flycatcher. The African dusky Flycatcher is smaller and darker without the Spotted Flycatchers streaked forehead.

Scientific Name: Muscicapa adusta
Conservation Status: Least Concern

Date photographed: December 2024
Location: Amboseli National Park

Info sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_dusky_flycatcher and https://ebird.org/species/afdfly1

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