African Dusky Flycatcher vs Abyssinian Wheatear

Muscicapa adusta compared with Oenanthe lugubris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Dusky Flycatcher Abyssinian Wheatear
Scientific Name Muscicapa adusta Oenanthe lugubris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 11.25 g (0.40 oz) 25.0 g (0.88 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Dusky Flycatcher only

Abyssinian Wheatear only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Dusky Flycatcher

Least Concern

Abyssinian 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.

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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