Grey Tit-Flycatcher

The Grey Tit-Flycatcher, known scientifically as Fraseria plumbea, is a charming avian species belonging to the Muscicapidae family. This bird is recognized by its predominantly grey plumage.

Identification Tips

When observing this species, one may note the characteristic behavior of the tail being frequently flicked and fanned, which can aid in identification.

Habitat

The Grey Tit-Flycatcher is found in a variety of woodland habitats. It favors subtropical or tropical dry forests as well as subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Distribution

This bird boasts an extensive yet patchy distribution across sub-Saharan Africa. Countries graced by its presence include Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Grey Tit-Flycatcher as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a higher degree of conservation action.