Pale Flycatcher
Bradornis pallidus
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 pallidus (Pale Flycatcher)
About the Pale Flycatcher
The pale flycatcher (Agricola pallidus) is a passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The pale 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 was subsequently moved to the genus Agricola based on a study published in 2023.
It is widely present across Sub-Saharan Africa, although absent in the Congo Basin and Southern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Pale flycatcher - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pale Flycatcher in Kafue National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pale Flycatcher in Kafue National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pale Flycatcher sighting in Kafue National Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pale Flycatcher in Kafue National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Pale Flycatcher in Kafue National Park in our monthly data.