3,783 observationsLeast Concern
African Dusky Flycatcher
Muscicapa adusta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Muscicapidae ›Genus: Muscicapa
About
The African dusky flycatcher, dusky-brown flycatcher or dusky alseonax, Muscicapa adusta, is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is a resident breeder in Africa from Nigeria, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Ethiopia south to South Africa. It is very common in its woodland habitat, which includes riverine forests, evergreen forest edges and clearings, especially near water bodies such as lakes, dams and streams, and well-wooded suburban gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of African Dusky Flycatcher is Muscicapa adusta.
- The African Dusky Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- African Dusky Flycatcher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- African Dusky Flycatcher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- African Dusky Flycatcher belongs to the class Aves.
- African Dusky Flycatcher belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- African Dusky Flycatcher belongs to the family Muscicapidae.
- African Dusky Flycatcher belongs to the genus Muscicapa.