Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher vs Black Redstart
Melaenornis chocolatinus compared with Phoenicurus ochruros
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher | Black Redstart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melaenornis chocolatinus | Phoenicurus ochruros |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Muscicapidae | Muscicapidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 23.5 g (0.83 oz) | 16.0 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
Least Concern
Black Redstart
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.
Black Redstart
The Black Redstart is a compact, robin-sized bird; males are sooty-black with a distinctive rust-red tail that is constantly shivered, while females are gray-brown with the same rusty tail. It breeds across Europe and Central Asia from the British Isles east to the Himalayas, inhabiting rocky hillsides, cliffs, urban buildings, and railway yards, wintering in southern Europe and Africa. It feeds on insects, berries, and small invertebrates.