About the Abyssinian Slaty-Flycatcher
The Abyssinian slaty flycatcher, also known as Abyssinian flycatcher, Abyssinian black flycatcher or Abyssinian chocolate flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, the Old World flycatchers. It is often placed in the genus Dioptrornis. It is native to Africa, where it occurs in Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Melaenornis chocolatinus |
| Species Codes | abyslf1, ASFL, ABSF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Slaty-Flycatcher belong to?
The Abyssinian Slaty-Flycatcher (Melaenornis chocolatinus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Slaty-Flycatcher?
The Abyssinian slaty flycatcher, also known as Abyssinian flycatcher, Abyssinian black flycatcher or Abyssinian chocolate flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, the Old World flycatchers. It is often placed in the genus Dioptrornis. It is native to Africa, where it occurs in Er...
Where can I report a Abyssinian Slaty-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Slaty-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code abyslf1, or on iNaturalist.
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