African Grey Flycatcher vs Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Bradornis microrhynchus compared with Melaenornis chocolatinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Grey Flycatcher Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
Scientific Name Bradornis microrhynchus Melaenornis chocolatinus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 16.3 cm (6.4 in) 16.6 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 18.166666666666668 g (0.64 oz) 23.5 g (0.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Grey Flycatcher only

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Grey Flycatcher

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

About These Birds

African Grey Flycatcher

The African Grey Flycatcher weighs about 18g and inhabits dry savanna and woodland of East Africa. It perches on exposed branches and sallies to catch insects close to the ground.

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

The Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher weighs around 24g and inhabits highland forests of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It perches upright on branches, sallying out to catch insects in the air.

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