Angola Slaty-flycatcher

Angola Slaty-flycatcher

Melaenornis brunneus

Least Concern
Envergadura
16,3 cm
Peso
26,8 g
Familia
Muscicapidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Angola Slaty-flycatcher (Melaenornis brunneus) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (papamoscas del viejo mundo), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.3 cm and a weight of 26.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Angola Slaty-flycatcher is a medium-sized muscicapid with a 16.3 cm wingspan, weighing 26.8 grams. It inhabits woodland and forest edge habitats in Angola, perching upright on exposed branches while watching for insects below. Its slate-brown plumage provides good camouflage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,3 cm 6.4 in
Peso 26,8 g 0.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Muscicapidae (Papamoscas del Viejo Mundo)
Genus Melaenornis
Especies Melaenornis brunneus

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Angola Slaty-flycatcher endangered?
The Angola Slaty-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Angola Slaty-flycatcher?
The Angola Slaty-flycatcher has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 26.8 g.
What order and family does the Angola Slaty-flycatcher belong to?
The Angola Slaty-flycatcher (Melaenornis brunneus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.

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