African Forest-flycatcher
Fraseria ocreata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fraseria-ocreata"></birdfyi-bird>The African Forest-flycatcher (Fraseria ocreata) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.8 cm and a weight of 34.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The African Forest-flycatcher weighs about 35g and inhabits rainforests of West and Central Africa. It forages at mid-canopy level, catching insects in flight and gleaning them from foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 34.833333333333336 g | 1.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,O. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Fraseria |
| Species | Fraseria ocreata |
Distribution
African Forest-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family