Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher vs Rubeho Akalat

Melaenornis chocolatinus compared with Sheppardia aurantiithorax

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher Rubeho Akalat
Scientific Name Melaenornis chocolatinus Sheppardia aurantiithorax
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 16.6 cm (6.5 in) 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
Weight 23.5 g (0.83 oz) 18.4 g (0.65 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

None

Rubeho Akalat only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Endangered

Rubeho Akalat

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.

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