African Dusky Flycatcher vs Basalt Wheatear

Muscicapa adusta compared with Oenanthe warriae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Dusky Flycatcher Basalt Wheatear
Scientific Name Muscicapa adusta Oenanthe warriae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Not Evaluated
Length
Wingspan 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 11.25 g (0.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Dusky Flycatcher only

Basalt Wheatear only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Dusky Flycatcher

Not Evaluated

Basalt Wheatear

About These Birds

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.

Basalt Wheatear

The Basalt Wheatear is a wheatear of the family Muscicapidae recently described from the basalt desert regions of the Middle East. It inhabits open rocky terrain with sparse vegetation and perches prominently on stones and boulders. It catches insects by dropping to the ground from a perch in typical wheatear fashion.

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