African Blue Flycatcher
Elminia longicauda
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
13,4 cm
الوزن
9,633333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Stenostiridae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
حول
The African Blue Flycatcher weighs under 10g and is found in forests of central and western Africa. The male is brilliant sky-blue and fans its long tail energetically while foraging.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| الوزن | 9,633333333333333 g | 0.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 14 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Stenostiridae |
| Genus | Elminia |
| الأنواع | Elminia longicauda |
Distribution
African Blue Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the African Blue Flycatcher endangered?
The African Blue Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Blue Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the African Blue Flycatcher?
The African Blue Flycatcher has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 9.633333333333333 g.
What order and family does the African Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The African Blue Flycatcher (Elminia longicauda) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Stenostiridae.
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