White-browed Robin-Chat
This insect predator is a common resident of seasonally dry habitats in Kenya. This individual was probing into wet soil to catch invertebrates.
Cape Robin-Chat
Like robins everywhere these birds forage in lawns for invertebrates. Broad white stripe above eye. Common.
Mocking Cliff-Chat
Ebony head, upper chest, back and tail contrast sharply with rusty orange lower belly. There's also a white patch in the wing.
Northern Wheatear
A bit of tawny on an upright, ground- dwelling bird found in open country. Migrant in Kenya from northern hemisphere winter.
Common Stone Chat
Common fly-catcher of open rocky areas. Black head and back contrast sharply with white belly and upper orange upper breast.
Silverbird
The back and head are silvery blue, contrasting with the buff-orange underparts. Slender bill for catching insect prey.
Little Rock Thrush
Fly-catcher posture and frequent sallies to catch mostly soft-bodied insects. Yearround resident.
Common Rock Thrush
This migrant from Eurasia is present from October to April. This is a female with duller plumage than the male.
White-browed Scrub Robin
Long red and black tail and fine-pointed bill identify this insect hunting bird of scrubby habitat.
African Dusky Flycatcher
Small, pale, grayish brown bird with a fine bill. Alights on a low, open perch and sallies out after small flies. Common
African Gray Flycatcher
Pale gray back and nearly white chest and belly. Fine streaking on crown not clear in this photo. Open habitats.
Spotted Flycatcher
This fly-catcher is a common resident of Kenya during the Northern Hemisphere winter. There is distinct fine streaking on the crown and faint streaking on the chest.
Pale Flycatcher
Chest and belly are very pale gray and the dorsum is darker gray. Some brown wash on head. Upright posture; small.
Moorland Chat
This small, drab bird looks bulky due to thicker coat of downy feathers. Inhabits high altitude grasslands. Yearround resident.
White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher
The eye is actually black, but there is a broad white ring around the eye. Highland forests and gardens.
Ant-eater Chat
Fly-catcher posture often alighted on ground. Short tail. White patch in wing visible in flight. Grasslands and pastures.