What does the African Grey Flycatcher eat?

The African Grey Flycatcher's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Insectivore

How it forages

Primarily an aerial insectivore. It typically perches upright on an exposed branch, wire, or other vantage point, scanning for flying insects. Once an insect is spotted, it makes a quick sallying flight to catch it in mid-air, often returning to the same or a nearby perch. It also gleans insects from foliage and bark. Diet includes flies, beetles, moths, and other small invertebrates.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the cooler parts of the morning and late afternoon.

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