Ward's Flycatcher (Pseudobias wardi)

Other Names (World)
Ward's Flycatcher, Ward's Shrike-flycatcher

Family
Vangidae (Vangas And Allies)

Size
15 cm

First Described (Guide)
Sharpe, 1870

Habitat
Primary and adjacent secondary forests. From sea level - 1,500 m.

Range (Guide)

Madagascar (B).

Eastern Madagascar.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
Habitat destruction resulting from clearance for subsistence cultivation and commercial logging is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Singly or in pairs. Often joins mixed species feeding flocks.

Voice
A flat metallic trill, 'tttttttttttttt'.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (6)...)

Ward's Flycatcher (Pseudobias wardi) [XC155328]
by id from Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar (call)

Ward's Flycatcher (Pseudobias wardi) [XC762951]
by Peter Boesman from Ranomafana National Park, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Affinities uncertain. Recent DNA data suggest that this genus may belong in the family Vangidae.

Similar Species
From white-phase male Madagascar Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone mutata) by white throat, wide black breastband and lack of long central tail-feathers.

References
See References.

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