Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher vs East Coast Akalat

Melaenornis chocolatinus compared with Sheppardia gunningi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher East Coast Akalat
Scientific Name Melaenornis chocolatinus Sheppardia gunningi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 16.6 cm (6.5 in) 13.4 cm (5.3 in)
Weight 23.5 g (0.83 oz) 16.033333333333335 g (0.57 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

None

East Coast Akalat only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Near Threatened

East Coast 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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