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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute	Angola Slaty-flycatcher	African Dusky Flycatcher
Scientific Name	Melaenornis brunneus	Muscicapa adusta
Order	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Family	Muscicapidae	Muscicapidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern
Length	—	—
Wingspan	16.3 cm (6.4 in)	12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Weight	26.8 g (0.95 oz)	11.25 g (0.40 oz)
Diet	--	--
Clutch Size	--	2-4
Population Trend	—	—

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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

🌲 Forest

Angola Slaty-flycatcher only

None

African Dusky Flycatcher only

None

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Angola Slaty-flycatcher

Least Concern

African Dusky Flycatcher

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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.

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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