A small flycatcher of dry East African savanna and open woodland. It watches from exposed perches and makes short flights to catch insects.
It is about 14 cm long. The overall plumage is gray-brown, with darker streaks on the crown and paler gray underparts.
It is seen in pairs or small groups. From exposed perches it watches for prey and makes short sallies for insects, often close to the ground.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.