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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Muscicapidae

Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher

Melaenornis chocolatinus

Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher · BirdGacha

9015 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
15–16 cm
Body Mass
23.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 81

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 81).

DEF 53

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 53).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: montane Eritrea and Ethiopia Habitat: Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Melaenornis chocolatinus chocolatinus

    montane Eritrea and n, c Ethiopia

  • Melaenornis chocolatinus reichenowi

    montane w Ethiopia

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Melaenornis chocolatinus

Which family does it belong to?

Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: montane Eritrea and Ethiopia

Sources & credits

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