African Paradise-flycatcher
Terpsiphone viridis
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
15,9 cm
الوزن
14,125 g
الفصيلة
Monarchidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
حول
The African Paradise-flycatcher is a striking passerine of the Monarchidae family with a tiny wingspan of about 16 cm and a weight of only 14 g. Males are renowned for their ornate, elongated tail streamers used in courtship displays across African woodlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 15,9 cm | 6.3 in |
| الوزن | 14,125 g | 0.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Terpsiphone |
| الأنواع | Terpsiphone viridis |
Distribution
African Paradise-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 Paradise-flycatcher endangered?
The African Paradise-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Paradise-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.
How big is the African Paradise-flycatcher?
The African Paradise-flycatcher has a wingspan of 15.9 cm, weight of 14.125 g.
What order and family does the African Paradise-flycatcher belong to?
The African Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae.
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