Little Grey Flycatcher

Muscicapa epulata

Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Little Grey Flycatcher (Muscicapa epulata) is a legendary chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 10 countries, weighing about 10 g. The little grey flycatcher or little grey alseonax, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.

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About the Little Grey Flycatcher

The little grey flycatcher or little grey alseonax, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found throughout the African tropical rainforest. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Where it lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in Central African Republic.

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Little Grey Flycatcher look like?
The little grey flycatcher or little grey alseonax, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
How big is a Little Grey Flycatcher?
The Little Grey Flycatcher is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
Where can you see a Little Grey Flycatcher?
The Little Grey Flycatcher occurs in 10 countries, including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Liberia and Congo - Kinshasa.
What birds look similar to a Little Grey Flycatcher?
The Little Grey Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Yellow-footed Flycatcher, the Sumba Brown Flycatcher and the Gambaga Flycatcher.
Is the Little Grey Flycatcher endangered?
The Little Grey Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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