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Johan van Rensburg
 Post subject: Flycatcher, Southern Black
Unread postPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:28 pm 
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The Southern Black Flycatcher, Melaenornis pammelaina, is a quiet, resident bird that hunts singly or in pairs from perches in open wooded areas. This flycatcher is often seen in the company of fork-tailed drongos that it resembles superficially. The drongos are distinguishable by their red eyes and typically forked tails.

This flycatcher hunts prey on the ground three out of four times with the rest of prey caught on the wing or gleaning the tree trunks. In tough times it will resort to eating nectar and fruit.

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 Post subject: Re: Flycatcher, Southern Black
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 Post subject: Re: Identification Help - LBJs
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Hi,

I'm reposting these as I still don't know what they are. Sorry for the poor pic quality.

Taken in the Drakensberg in December. Francoisd suggested a Southern Black Flycatcher but looks a bit pale to me. :hmz:
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Niall
 Post subject: Re: Identification Help - LBJs
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I'd agree with Southern Black Flycatcher.

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 Post subject: Re: Identification Help - LBJs
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Thanks Niall. :thumbs_up:

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