Angola Slaty Flycatcher

Angola Slaty Flycatcher
Angola Slaty Flycatcher
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Melaenornis
Species: M. brunneus
Binomial name
Melaenornis brunneus
(Cabanis, 1886)
Synonyms

Dioptrornis brunneus

The Angola Slaty Flycatcher, Melaenornis brunneus , is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Dioptrornis instead of Melaenornis. As suggested by its common name, it is endemic to Angola.

References

  • BirdLife International (2008). Dioptrornis brunneus. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 18 December 2008. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern.