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Ferruginous Flycatcher
Muscicapa ferruginea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.0 cm
Weight
12.566666666666668 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Ferruginous Flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14 cm and a weight of 12.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 12.566666666666668 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Muscicapa |
| Species | Muscicapa ferruginea |
Distribution
Ferruginous Flycatcher has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ferruginous Flycatcher endangered?
The Ferruginous Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ferruginous Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Ferruginous Flycatcher?
The Ferruginous Flycatcher has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 12.566666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Ferruginous Flycatcher belong to?
The Ferruginous Flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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