Mariqua Flycatcher
Bradornis mariquensis
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusBradornis (Bradornis Flycatchers)
- SpeciesBradornis mariquensis (Mariqua Flycatcher)
About the Mariqua Flycatcher
The Marico flycatcher or Mariqua flycatcher (Bradornis mariquensis) is a passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is found in areas of southern Africa. The Marico flycatcher was previously placed in the genus Bradornis but was moved to Melaenornis based on the results of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010.
It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mariqua Flycatcher in Hwange National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Pilanesberg National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 5 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 6 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 7 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 8 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 9 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mariqua Flycatcher in Hwange National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mariqua Flycatcher sighting in Hwange National Park, based on 62 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mariqua Flycatcher in Hwange National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Mariqua Flycatcher in Hwange National Park in our monthly data.