Black-banded Flycatcher vs Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
Ficedula timorensis compared with Melaenornis chocolatinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-banded Flycatcher | Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ficedula timorensis | Melaenornis chocolatinus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Muscicapidae | Muscicapidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 12.1 g (0.43 oz) | 23.5 g (0.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-banded Flycatcher
Least Concern
Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
About These Birds
Black-banded Flycatcher
The Black-banded Flycatcher is a small flycatcher endemic to the island of Timor in the Lesser Sundas. It has olive-brown upperparts with a distinctive black breast band. It forages in the forest understory and edges for insects, gleaning them from leaves and branches.
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.