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Black-billed Flycatcher

Aphanotriccus audax

Near Threatened
Wingspan
10.9 cm
Weight
11.25 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-billed Flycatcher is a Near Threatened tyrant flycatcher with a restricted range in humid forests of Panama and northwestern Colombia. It inhabits the interior and edges of lowland tropical forests, typically in the forest understory. It feeds on insects, sallying from perches to catch prey, and is considered uncommon and patchily distributed across its limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.9 cm 4.3 in
Weight 11.25 g 0.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Aphanotriccus
Species Aphanotriccus audax

Distribution

Black-billed Flycatcher has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-billed Flycatcher endangered?
The Black-billed Flycatcher has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Black-billed Flycatcher?
The Black-billed Flycatcher has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 11.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-billed Flycatcher belong to?
The Black-billed Flycatcher (Aphanotriccus audax) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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