Where to see
Where to see the Chat Flycatcher in South Africa
The chat flycatcher (Melaenornis infuscatus) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is native to southern Africa.
Melaenornis infuscatus
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Chat Flycatcher
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Melaenornis infuscatus
Records
248
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Chat Flycatcher on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Chat Flycatcher in South Africa?
The Chat Flycatcher is most recorded in Northern Cape (81% of records), Western Cape (15% of records), based on 248 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Chat Flycatcher on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Chat Flycatcher?
The Chat Flycatcher is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the Chat Flycatcher?
The chat flycatcher (Melaenornis infuscatus) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is native to southern Africa.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Chat Flycatcher
Every stay on the Chat Flycatcher page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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