Ashy Flycatcher
Fraseria caerulescens
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.8 cm
Weight
15.833333333333334 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ashy Flycatcher endangered?
The Ashy Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ashy Flycatcher?
The Ashy Flycatcher has a wingspan of 15.8 cm, weight of 15.833333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Flycatcher belong to?
The Ashy Flycatcher (Fraseria caerulescens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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