The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Southern Black Flycatcher
Afrikaans name: Swartvlieëvanger
Photo © Steven Herbert
Melaenornis pammelaina
The Southern Black Flycatcher is found from East Africa and Angola to the east coast of South Africa.
It is found in woodland, gardens and forest fringes. It can often be seen in small flocks with birds flying from a perch to catch prey and then return to cover.
The main food item of the Southern Black Flycatcher is insects which it either catches in flight or on the ground. It will also take insects gleaned from leaves. It does, on occasion, eat fruit and nectar.
They make their nest in a sheltered spot in a tree, bush, creeper or other suitable spot. Up to 4 eggs are laid.
Photo © Steven Herbert
Roberts Birds Names by Edition
| Edition | Roberts nr | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 664 | Melaenornis pammelaina pammelaina |
| 2nd | 664 | Melaenornis pammelaina |
| 3rd | 664 | Melaenornis pammelaina |
| 4th | 664 | Melaenornis pammelaina |
| 5th | 694 | Melaenornis pammelaina |
| 6th | 694 | Melaenornis pammelaina |
| 7th | 755 | Melaenornis pammelaina |
| Edition | Roberts nr | English name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 664 | Black Flycatcher |
| 2nd | 664 | Black Flycatcher |
| 3rd | 664 | Black Flycatcher |
| 4th | 664 | Black Flycatcher |
| 5th | 694 | Black Flycatcher |
| 6th | 694 | Black Flycatcher |
| 7th | 755 | Southern Black flycatcher |
| Edition | Roberts nr | Afrikaans name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 664 | Swart Vlieëvanger |
| 2nd | 664 | Swart Vlieëvanger |
| 3rd | 664 | Swart Vlieëvanger |
| 4th | 664 | Swart Vlieëvanger |
| 5th | 694 | Swartvlieëvanger |
| 6th | 694 | Swartvlieëvanger |
| 7th | 755 | Swartvlieëvanger |
References and further reading
Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 156The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 281
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 368
Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 84
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 604
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 342
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 356
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 461
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 606
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 474
Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 296
Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 296
Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 288
Geoff Lockwoods Garden Birds of Southern Africa - Author: Geoff Lockwood - Published: 0 - Page: 81
Ian Sinclairs Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 262
More Garden Birds of Southern Africa - Author: P. Ginn & G. McIlleron - Published: 1981 - Page: 42
Garden Birds in South Africa - Author: Duncan Butchart - Published: 2017 - Page: 89
Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 218
Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 67
Common Birds of the North Coast - Author: Bing Comrie - Published: 2005 - Page: 62
Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 148
Birds of the Transkei - Author: C.D. Quickelberge - Published: 1989 - Page: 102
Birds of the Natal Drakensberg Park - Author: Robin Little and William Bainbridge - Published: 1992 - Page: 91
Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 156
Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 234
A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 54
A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 258
A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 54
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