White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher
Dioptrornis fischeri
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)
- GenusDioptrornis
- SpeciesDioptrornis fischeri (White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher)
About the White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher
The white-eyed slaty flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri) is a small passerine bird of the genus Melaenornis in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is native to the African highlands from Ethiopia and Kenya through Rwanda to eastern Zaire and Malawi. The sub-species M. f. toruensis occurs in Rwanda and Burundi and has an inconspicuous eye-ring.
The specific epithet commemorates the German explorer Gustav Adolf Fischer. http://www.kenyabirds.org.uk/slaty.htm Archived 2007-04-15 at the Wayback Machine Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher in Kibale 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 White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher in Kibale National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 50 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher in Kibale National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.