About the Silverbird
The silverbird is an Old World flycatcher native to Eastern Africa, from Sudan to Tanzania. The species is the only member of the genus Empidornis, although it is sometimes placed in the genus Melaenornis .
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The silverbird is a stunning flycatcher of open areas west of the Rift Valley, silvery grey above and tawny orange below. Juveniles have black-bordered tawny spots on upperparts, mottled buff and black on throats and breasts. The species is 18 cm (7.1 in) long and weighs 22–23 g (0.78–0.81 oz). The call of the silverbird uses short phrases which are slightly thrush-like. Sometimes the terminal note is higher and thinner, eee-sleeur-eeee or sweet siursur-eet-seet; also a longer eep-eep churEErip, eep-eep cherip chch chchch eee, embellished with chattering and seep notes.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Short-toed Rock ThrushMonticola brevipesThe short-toed rock thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Swamp FlycatcherMuscicapa aquaticaThe swamp flycatcher or swamp alseonax is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Finsch's WheatearOenanthe finschiiA medium-sized elegant wheatear with long wings and long legs.
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