Ashy Flycatcher vs Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Fraseria caerulescens compared with Melaenornis chocolatinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ashy Flycatcher Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
Scientific Name Fraseria caerulescens Melaenornis chocolatinus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 15.8 cm (6.2 in) 16.6 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 15.833333333333334 g (0.56 oz) 23.5 g (0.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ashy Flycatcher only

None

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Ashy Flycatcher

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

About These Birds

Ashy Flycatcher

The Ashy Flycatcher is a small African flycatcher found in the understory of tropical forests in West and Central Africa. Weighing about 15.8g with a wingspan near 15.8cm, it is uniformly grey with a pale eye-ring. It perches quietly in the forest interior and sallies for insects.

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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