Yellow-footed Flycatcher
Muscicapa sethsmithi
An aptly named flycatcher of the lower parts of the forest edge and forest clearings. Overall grayish with a white belly, a white throat, a uniform gray chest, a mostly yellow bill, and unique bright yellow legs. Similar to many other African flycatchers, but the yellow feet and bill set it apart. Call is a descending whistled “tzeer,” and song is a series of buzzy “dji-dji-dji-dji!” notes.
Identification
The yellow-footed flycatcher or yellow-footed alseonax (Muscicapa sethsmithi) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Taxonomy
Genus: Muscicapa; Family: Muscicapidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Muscicapa sethsmithi
- Authority
- (Van Someren, 1922)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Muscicapa
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: stable.
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
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