Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher
Melaenornis ardesiacus
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)
- GenusMelaenornis (Black-Flycatchers, Slaty-Flycatchers, and Allies)
- SpeciesMelaenornis ardesiacus (Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher)
About the Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher
The yellow-eyed black flycatcher (Melaenornis ardesiacus) is a small passerine bird of the genus Melaenornis in the flycatcher family Muscicapidae native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. The chin, lores and forehead are blackish, the rest of the plumage is a deep blue-grey. It differs from the Northern black flycatcher and Southern black flycatcher by having pale eyes. The sexes are similar.
The juvenile has whitish spots on the breast. The immature is not properly described. This species is found in the African Rift Valley from southern Uganda to northern Tanzania. It is generally found at an altitude of 1300-2450 metres. They occupy edges of forests and forest clearings. This species mainly eats caterpillars of butterflies and moths and beetles.
Calls have been recorded as raap, raap and a harsh tch-tchec. This species breeds from January to April in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is monogamous and territorial. It builds a cup-shaped nest made of moss and small fibers, placed on the forks of tree branches about 4-5 meters in height.
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Recent sightings of Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher in Nyungwe 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 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher in Nyungwe National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 326 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher in Nyungwe National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.