African Shrike-flycatcher

African Shrike-flycatcher

Megabyas flammulatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
16.8 cm
Weight
28.833333333333332 g
Family
Vangidae
Order
Passeriformes

The African Shrike-flycatcher (Megabyas flammulatus) is a bird species in the family Vangidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.8 cm and a weight of 28.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The African Shrike-flycatcher is a boldly patterned Vangidae member with a wingspan of about 17 cm and a weight near 29 g. Males are striking black and white while females are rufous, and the species inhabits forest edges and wooded areas in Central and West Africa.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 16.8 cm 6.6 in
Weight 28.833333333333332 g 1.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Vangidae
Genus Megabyas
Species Megabyas flammulatus

Distribution

African Shrike-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the African Shrike-flycatcher endangered?
The African Shrike-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Shrike-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
How big is the African Shrike-flycatcher?
The African Shrike-flycatcher has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 28.833333333333332 g.
What order and family does the African Shrike-flycatcher belong to?
The African Shrike-flycatcher (Megabyas flammulatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Vangidae.

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