Bradornis (Melaenornis) mariquensis
The Marico Flycatcher is an insectivorous bird that lives in dry, thorny savannas (they are entirely independent of drinking water), and in South Africa occurs from the Lowveld through Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and North West through to the Northern Cape and western Free State. Their distribution further extends to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and southern reaches of Zambia and Angola.
Marico Flycatchers live alone, in pairs or small groups of up to 5. They may breed at any time of year. Monogamous pairs raise clutches of 2-4 chicks that hatch in a flimsy cup-shaped nest built by the female. Chicks remain with their parents for up to 2 months after leaving the nest. Adults weigh about 24g and measure approximately 18cm in length.
The IUCN considers the Marico Flycatcher to be of least concern.
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They strike me as delicately beautiful birds.
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They certainly do, Anne, but in fact they’re quite hardy and tenacious – dynamite in a small package!
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Jy is darem baie gelukkig om al die voëltjies raak te sien en aan ons te kom wys. Dankie Dries.
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Dis my absolute voorreg om hulle met mense te deel wat so baie belangstel soos julle, Aletta!
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Baie dankie😊
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Dis so lekker om so ‘n voëltjie dop te hou as hul insekte vang. Ek sit bv hier by my venster en daar is meestal ‘n vantailtjie wat aanmekaar heen en weer en om die hoek, bossies en terug boompie toe vlieg. Altyd aan die beweeg.
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Jy is reg, Ineke. Dit moet groot werk wees om so konstant klein goggatjies te moet soek om die magie vol te hou!
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Dit vat baie krag want hul hou nooit op met beweeg nie.
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