Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher vs Iringa Akalat

Melaenornis chocolatinus compared with Sheppardia lowei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher Iringa Akalat
Scientific Name Melaenornis chocolatinus Sheppardia lowei
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Muscicapidae Muscicapidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 16.6 cm (6.5 in) 13.9 cm (5.5 in)
Weight 23.5 g (0.83 oz) 18.7 g (0.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher only

None

Iringa Akalat only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher

Vulnerable

Iringa 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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