Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher
Phainoptila melanoxantha
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The Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher is a robust, fruit-eating bird of highland cloud forests from Costa Rica to western Panama. Males are glossy black with bright yellow underparts and a long tail. It feeds on berries and mistletoe fruits, playing an important role as a seed disperser in cloud forest habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 58.666666666666664 g | 2.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Ptiliogonatidae |
| Genus | Phainoptila |
| Species | Phainoptila melanoxantha |
Distribution
Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ptiliogonatidae family