Marico Flycatcher

The Marico Flycatcher, also known as the Mariqua Flycatcher, is a dainty passerine bird belonging to the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It exhibits the typical flycatcher shape and is a resident of the southern African region.

Habitat

The Marico Flycatcher thrives in the dry savanna, a habitat characterized by grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs, which provides ample perching opportunities for flycatching.

Distribution

The bird's range extends across several countries in southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Conservation Status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Marico Flycatcher as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a more severe conservation status.