Meratus Blue Flycatcher vs Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Cyornis kadayangensis compared with Melaenornis chocolatinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Meratus Blue Flycatcher Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
Scientific Name Cyornis kadayangensis Melaenornis chocolatinus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 16.6 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 18.5 g (0.65 oz) 23.5 g (0.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Meratus Blue Flycatcher only

None

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Meratus Blue Flycatcher

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

About These Birds

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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