African Grey Flycatcher vs African Dusky Flycatcher

Bradornis microrhynchus compared with Muscicapa adusta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Grey Flycatcher African Dusky Flycatcher
Scientific Name Bradornis microrhynchus Muscicapa adusta
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 16.3 cm (6.4 in) 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 18.166666666666668 g (0.64 oz) 11.25 g (0.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Grey Flycatcher only

African Dusky Flycatcher only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Grey Flycatcher

Least Concern

African Dusky 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.

African Dusky Flycatcher

The African Dusky Flycatcher weighs about 11g and is found in montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa. It perches quietly on low branches and makes short aerial sallies to catch insects.

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