Adult © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography eBird S65190559 Macaulay Library ML 205910731
Juvenile © Jens Thalund
Adult © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography
Adult and juvenile © Jens Thalund
Adult © Bernard Guevorts
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Adult © Michael Todd

Sooty Flycatcher Bradornis fuliginosus

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Identification

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Unusual small, chunky flycatcher. At a distance looks entirely dark, but a good view reveals a chocolate brown base color and paler brown streaking on the underparts. Has long, pointed wings and looks like a bit like a swallow in flight. Found in rainforest, where it perches up on dead trees, especially at the forest edge and around clearings. Often in small groups. Not very vocal, but does give a quiet, variable song of squeaks, whistles, and trills. Easily separated from other flycatchers by very dark plumage and unusual habits.

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