Ashy Flycatcher
Fraseria caerulescens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fraseria-caerulescens"></birdfyi-bird>The Ashy Flycatcher (Fraseria caerulescens) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.8 cm and a weight of 15.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Ashy Flycatcher is a small African flycatcher found in the understory of tropical forests in West and Central Africa. Weighing about 15.8g with a wingspan near 15.8cm, it is uniformly grey with a pale eye-ring. It perches quietly in the forest interior and sallies for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm | 6.2 in |
| Weight | 15.833333333333334 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Fraseria |
| Species | Fraseria caerulescens |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family