Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher
Bias musicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bias-musicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher (Bias musicus) is a bird species in the family Vangidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.4 cm and a weight of 24.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher is a medium-sized, sexually dimorphic flycatcher of the forest canopy and edges in West and Central Africa. Males are boldly patterned in black and white, while females are brown. It catches large insects with aerial sallies and also takes small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm | 6.9 in |
| Weight | 24.5 g | 0.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 22-27 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Vangidae |
| Genus | Bias |
| Species | Bias musicus |
Distribution
Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Vangidae family