Amazonian Royal Flycatcher

Amazonian Royal Flycatcher

Onychorhynchus coronatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.8 cm
Weight
13.950000000000001 g
Family
Onychorhynchidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus) is a bird species in the family Onychorhynchidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.8 cm and a weight of 14 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher is a slender flycatcher weighing about 14 g with a 14.8 cm wingspan, known for its spectacular fan-shaped crest displayed during courtship. It inhabits humid forest near streams across Amazonia, sallying to catch insects in mid-air.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.8 cm 5.8 in
Weight 13.950000000000001 g 0.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Onychorhynchidae
Genus Onychorhynchus
Species Onychorhynchus coronatus

Distribution

Amazonian Royal Flycatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Amazonian Royal Flycatcher endangered?
The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Royal Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Amazonian Royal Flycatcher?
The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 13.950000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Royal Flycatcher belong to?
The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Onychorhynchidae.

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