Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher vs Abyssinian Wheatear

Melaenornis chocolatinus compared with Oenanthe lugubris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher Abyssinian Wheatear
Scientific Name Melaenornis chocolatinus Oenanthe lugubris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 16.6 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 23.5 g (0.83 oz) 25.0 g (0.88 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

Abyssinian Wheatear only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Least Concern

Abyssinian Wheatear

About These Birds

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.

Abyssinian Wheatear

The Abyssinian Wheatear is a passerine weighing about 25g found on rocky slopes across the Horn of Africa. Its dark plumage with a contrasting white rump is typical of the wheatear family.

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