Asian Brown Flycatcher
Muscicapa dauurica
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.6 cm
Weight
11.75 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Asian Brown Flycatcher is a small migratory flycatcher that breeds in northeastern Asia and winters across South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 11.75g with a wingspan near 13.6cm, it has plain brown-grey upperparts and pale underparts. It catches insects by making short aerial sallies from a perch.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 11.75 g | 0.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Muscicapa |
| Species | Muscicapa dauurica |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Asian Brown Flycatcher endangered?
The Asian Brown Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Brown Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Asian Brown Flycatcher?
The Asian Brown Flycatcher has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 11.75 g.
What order and family does the Asian Brown Flycatcher belong to?
The Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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