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Black-banded Flycatcher
Ficedula timorensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.4 cm
Weight
12.1 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-banded Flycatcher is a small flycatcher endemic to the island of Timor in the Lesser Sundas. It has olive-brown upperparts with a distinctive black breast band. It forages in the forest understory and edges for insects, gleaning them from leaves and branches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm | 4.9 in |
| Weight | 12.1 g | 0.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Ficedula |
| Species | Ficedula timorensis |
Distribution
Black-banded Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-banded Flycatcher endangered?
The Black-banded Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-banded Flycatcher?
The Black-banded Flycatcher has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 12.1 g.
What order and family does the Black-banded Flycatcher belong to?
The Black-banded Flycatcher (Ficedula timorensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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