Ashy Flycatcher vs African Dusky Flycatcher

Fraseria caerulescens compared with Muscicapa adusta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ashy Flycatcher African Dusky Flycatcher
Scientific Name Fraseria caerulescens Muscicapa adusta
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 15.8 cm (6.2 in) 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 15.833333333333334 g (0.56 oz) 11.25 g (0.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ashy Flycatcher only

None

African Dusky Flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Ashy Flycatcher

Least Concern

African Dusky 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.

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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