Gambaga Flycatcher
Muscicapa gambagae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusMuscicapa (Muscicapa Flycatchers)
- SpeciesMuscicapa gambagae (Gambaga Flycatcher)
About the Gambaga Flycatcher
The Gambaga flycatcher (Muscicapa gambagae) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is sparsely distributed across the Sudan (region) and the Arabian Highlands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland of low to medium canopy height.
It is similar in appearance to the spotted flycatcher, but can be distinguished by its smaller size and less distinct streaking. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gambaga Flycatcher in Samburu National Reserve
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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 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gambaga Flycatcher in Samburu National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gambaga Flycatcher sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 78 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gambaga Flycatcher in Samburu National Reserve?
March has the highest sighting rate for Gambaga Flycatcher in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.