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Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher

Bias musicus

The black-and-white shrike-flycatcher, scientifically known as Bias musicus, is a captivating passerine bird with a striking dichromatic plumage. This species, also referred to as the black-and-white flycatcher or vanga flycatcher, exhibits a stark contrast in its feathering that is reminiscent of the monochrome keys of a piano.

Habitat

The black-and-white shrike-flycatcher is a denizen of a variety of forested environments. It thrives in subtropical or tropical dry forests, as well as in the lush expanses of subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.

Distribution

This species graces the African continent with its presence, being found across a broad range of countries. Its geographical range extends from the western reaches of Angola and Sierra Leone to the eastern territories of Kenya and Tanzania, and further south to Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Conservation status

The black-and-white shrike-flycatcher is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. This status indicates that, for now, the species does not face an immediate threat of extinction.

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