African Shrike-flycatcher
Megabyas flammulatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.8 cm
Weight
28.833333333333332 g
Family
Vangidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
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.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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