African Dusky Flycatcher
Muscicapa adusta
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Least Concern
Envergadura
12,7 cm
Peso
11,25 g
Familia
Muscicapidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The African Dusky Flycatcher weighs about 11g and is found in montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa. It perches quietly on low branches and makes short aerial sallies to catch insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,7 cm | 5.0 in |
| Peso | 11,25 g | 0.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP,O,CV. Incubation: 11-15 days. Fledging: 17-22 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Muscicapidae (Papamoscas del Viejo Mundo) |
| Genus | Muscicapa |
| Especies | Muscicapa adusta |
Distribution
African Dusky Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the African Dusky Flycatcher endangered?
The African Dusky Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Dusky Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP,O,CV. Incubation: 11-15 days. Fledging: 17-22 days.
How big is the African Dusky Flycatcher?
The African Dusky Flycatcher has a wingspan of 12.7 cm, weight of 11.25 g.
What order and family does the African Dusky Flycatcher belong to?
The African Dusky Flycatcher (Muscicapa adusta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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