Terpsiphone viridis     African Paradise Flycatcher  Paradysvlieëvanger
African Paradise Flycatcher
Grafton, Nov 2021

A breeding summer visitor, present between Sep and Apr. Common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in the surrounding thorn savanna (64% in, 36% out; recorded in 84% of the Waterberg pentads); it may occur in any woodland but favours well-wooded river- and stream valleys and copses of tree such as growing on termitaria; also commonly in suburban gardens and around farm homesteads; occurs singly or in pairs. Breeds in summer.
African Paradise Flycatcher Waterberg distribution
African Paradise Flycatcher
Modimolle, Jan 2017

African Paradise Flycatcher
Modimolle, Feb 2017
African Paradise Flycatcher nest
Modimolle, Jan 2014

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