Anna's Slaty Flycatcher

Melaenornis annamarulae

Anna's Slaty Flycatcher (Melaenornis annamarulae) is a small passerine bird found in the woodlands and savannas of southern Africa. This species is known for its distinctive slate-grey plumage with a contrasting white belly and undertail coverts. The male has a black cap and a white eyebrow, while the female has a more subdued plumage. Anna's Slaty Flycatcher is an insectivorous bird, often perching on exposed branches to catch flying insects. It builds cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs, where it lays its eggs. This species is known for its melodious and varied song, which it uses to communicate and defend its territory.

Habitat: Woodlands and savannas