Angola Slaty-flycatcher vs Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Melaenornis brunneus compared with Melaenornis chocolatinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Angola Slaty-flycatcher Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
Scientific Name Melaenornis brunneus Melaenornis chocolatinus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 16.3 cm (6.4 in) 16.6 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 26.8 g (0.95 oz) 23.5 g (0.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Angola Slaty-flycatcher only

None

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Angola Slaty-flycatcher

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

About These Birds

Angola Slaty-flycatcher

The Angola Slaty-flycatcher is a medium-sized muscicapid with a 16.3 cm wingspan, weighing 26.8 grams. It inhabits woodland and forest edge habitats in Angola, perching upright on exposed branches while watching for insects below. Its slate-brown plumage provides good camouflage.

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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