Pale Flycatcher
Bradornis pallidus
Broad-leaved woodland. Dull grey-brown overall; paler on throat; soft parts black; eye-rings pale.
LC
Not Endemic
Description
Uncommon resident. A dull, featureless bird, the underparts scarcely paler than the upper parts; cf. [Chat Flycatcher]. Immature has upper parts with buff-edged feathers; streaked below. Mostly silent. Usually found in pairs or small parties in broad-leaved woodland or mixed bushveld (not thornveld). Perches on a low branch from where it watches the ground for insects. Sparsely distributed throughout its range.
Quick Facts
Size
18 cm - S
Names
A: Muiskleurvlieëvanger
Z: isangundwane
G: Fahlschnäpper
Bird Family
Small, insectivorous birds with prominent bristles protruding from the base of their bills. Many of the soberly coloured species catch insects on the ground or in flight after watching from a low perch; others, especially the colourful and ornate species, are leaf-gleaners, but also hawk insects in short aerial sallies.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Usually found in pairs or small parties in 'broad-leaved woodland' or mixed bushveld (not thornveld).
