Old World Flycatchers and Chats in Nigeria

Learn about 10 birds from the Old World Flycatchers and Chats family (Muscicapidae) found in Nigeria. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Blue Rock-thrush

Blue Rock-thrush

Monticola solitarius

Least Concern
Bluethroat

Bluethroat

Luscinia svecica

Least Concern
Common Redstart

Common Redstart

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

Least Concern
European Pied Flycatcher

European Pied Flycatcher

Ficedula hypoleuca

Least Concern
Nightingale

Nightingale

Luscinia megarhynchos

Least Concern
Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush

Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush

Monticola saxatilis

Least Concern
Spotted Flycatcher

Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striata

Least Concern
Stonechat

Stonechat

Saxicola torquatus

Least Concern
Wheatear

Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

Least Concern
Whinchat

Whinchat

Saxicola rubetra

Least Concern

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