About the 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. 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Muscicapa adusta |
| Species Codes | afdfly1, ADFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Dusky Flycatcher belong to?
The African Dusky Flycatcher (Muscicapa adusta) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the 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. It is very common in its woodland habitat, which includes riverine f...
Where can I report a African Dusky Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Dusky Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afdfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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