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Black-necked Wattle-eye
Dyaphorophyia chalybea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.3 cm
Weight
11.9 g
Family
Platysteiridae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-necked Wattle-eye is a small, colorful flycatcher with blue-black upperparts, a distinctive black neck collar, and a bright red wattle above the eye in the male. It inhabits the understorey of lowland and montane rainforests in west-central Africa, from Nigeria east to Uganda and south to Angola. It forages by making short sallying flights to snatch insects from foliage and the air.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.3 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 11.9 g | 0.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Platysteiridae |
| Genus | Dyaphorophyia |
| Species | Dyaphorophyia chalybea |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-necked Wattle-eye endangered?
The Black-necked Wattle-eye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-necked Wattle-eye?
The Black-necked Wattle-eye has a wingspan of 10.3 cm, weight of 11.9 g.
What order and family does the Black-necked Wattle-eye belong to?
The Black-necked Wattle-eye (Dyaphorophyia chalybea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Platysteiridae.
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