African Dusky Flycatcher vs Arnot's Chat

Muscicapa adusta compared with Myrmecocichla arnotti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Dusky Flycatcher Arnot's Chat
Scientific Name Muscicapa adusta Myrmecocichla arnotti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 12.7 cm (5.0 in) 20.2 cm (8.0 in)
Weight 11.25 g (0.40 oz) 39.28333333333333 g (1.39 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Dusky Flycatcher only

Arnot's Chat only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Dusky Flycatcher

Least Concern

Arnot's Chat

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.

Arnot's Chat

Arnot's Chat is an African passerine of the family Muscicapidae found in open woodland and savanna habitats. Weighing around 39g with a wingspan of roughly 20cm, it displays a striking black-and-white plumage pattern. It perches prominently and feeds on insects caught on the ground.

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