Fairy Flycatcher
- Scientific name
- Stenostira scita
- Family
- Stenostiridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Why it matters
The Fairy Flycatcher, or *Stenostira scita*, is a small, energetic insectivore native to southern Africa, notable for the subtle, elegant coloration that gives it its evocative name. Its rounded wings and distinctive notched tail are specific adaptations that allow it to navigate the dense fynbos and scrub habitats where it is most commonly found.
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