Black-banded Flycatcher vs African Dusky Flycatcher
Ficedula timorensis compared with Muscicapa adusta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-banded Flycatcher | African Dusky Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ficedula timorensis | Muscicapa adusta |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Muscicapidae | Muscicapidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 12.1 g (0.43 oz) | 11.25 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-banded Flycatcher
Least Concern
African Dusky 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.
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.