Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher
Dioptrornis chocolatinus
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusDioptrornis
- SpeciesDioptrornis chocolatinus (Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher)
About the Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher
The Abyssinian slaty flycatcher (Melaenornis chocolatinus), 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.
The Abyssinian slaty flycatcher is a rather dingy, undistinguished grey brown bird which normally perches with the typical vertical posture of an Old World flycatcher. It has a yellow eye set in a plain brownish face, the upperparts are dark sooty brown and the underparts are buff brown. It measures 15–16 cm (5.9–6.3 in) in length and weights 20–25 g (0.71–0.88 oz).
It makes various "tseep" calls and has a harsh chiiering alarm call. There are two currently recognised subspecies of Abyssinian slaty flycatcher and they are listed below with their distributions: Melaenornis chocolatinus chocolatinus (Rüppell, 1840): central Eritrea and north and central Ethiopia.
Melaenornis chocolatinus reichenowi (Neumann, 1902): western Ethiopia. The Abyssinian slaty flycatcher occurs... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher in Bale Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 119 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher in Bale Mountains National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.