Small bird on high canopy in garden in Arusha Tanzania (1 Viewer)

[beijingbabbler]

This small bird was perched on high canopy and didn't move around much or call at all. I'm not sure what it is, but the short bill makes me think a honeyguide, but the overall grey color and shape also makes me thing grey cuckooshrike or maybe white eyed slaty flycatcher. photos aren't great, but any help appreciated, thanks!

 

[lgonz1008]

Hard to tell, but leaning towards a Honeyguide, size wise both Pallid and Lesser are good contenders since they are mostly gray outside of the olive green wings, pink at the base of the bill, small size and are relatively common in Arusha.

Gray Cuckooshrike is not a small bird and would have a dark uniform color in the belly and throat; while White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher would have a slimmer build and a more prominent eye ring.

 

[SteveClark]

The bill looks pointy so maybe a Honeybird. We had Green-backed Honeybird in our Arusha garden regularly. It would often do its distinctive displays flights high in the canopy.