Bedford's Paradise-flycatcher
Terpsiphone bedfordi
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Bedford's Paradise-flycatcher is a rare, long-tailed flycatcher endemic to the montane forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Males have a striking combination of iridescent blue-black head and white body with elongated central tail feathers. It forages in the forest interior, catching insects in aerial sallies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 15.4 g | 0.54 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 | Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Terpsiphone |
| Species | Terpsiphone bedfordi |
Distribution
Bedford's Paradise-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Monarchidae family