Marico Flycatcher
A species of African Plain Flycatchers Scientific name : Melaenornis mariquensis Genus : African Plain Flycatchers
Marico Flycatcher, A species of African Plain Flycatchers
Botanical name: Melaenornis mariquensis
Genus: African Plain Flycatchers
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Description
The Marico flycatcher or Mariqua flycatcher (Melaenornis mariquensis) is a passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is found in areas of southern Africa. 
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Marico Flycatcher primarily feeds on insects such as termites, caterpillars, ants, beetles, flies, grasshoppers, and also consumes spiders, slugs, and small fruits. It forages from perches around 2 meters high, scanning for prey to catch on the ground or in midair. Attracted to burnt areas, marico Flycatcher doesn't require drinking water.
Habitat
Marico Flycatcher predominantly resides in dry savanna landscapes characterized by Acacia woodlands with tall thorn bushes. Favored environments feature sparsely grassed areas or exposed ground. Although they adapt to habitats with denser foliage during summer, they prefer more open spaces like shrubby fallow fields in the non-breeding season. These birds avoid dense miombo, mopane, or Baikiaea forests, unless acacia is present.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
Marico Flycatcher 
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