Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher
Melaenornis chocolatinus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
16,6 cm
Peso
23,5 g
Familia
Muscicapidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,6 cm | 6.5 in |
| Peso | 23,5 g | 0.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Muscicapidae (Papamoscas del Viejo Mundo) |
| Genus | Melaenornis |
| Especies | Melaenornis chocolatinus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher endangered?
The Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher?
The Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 23.5 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher belong to?
The Abyssinian Slaty-flycatcher (Melaenornis chocolatinus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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