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Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone bourbonnensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.0 cm
Weight
11.5 g
Family
Monarchidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.0 cm 5.5 in
Weight 11.5 g 0.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
Genus Terpsiphone
Species Terpsiphone bourbonnensis

Distribution

Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher endangered?
The Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days.
How big is the Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher?
The Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 11.5 g.
What order and family does the Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher belong to?
The Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone bourbonnensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae.

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