Magpie-lark vs Bates's Paradise-flycatcher

Grallina cyanoleuca compared with Terpsiphone batesi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Magpie-lark Bates's Paradise-flycatcher
Scientific Name Grallina cyanoleuca Terpsiphone batesi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Monarchidae Monarchidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 34.4 cm (13.5 in) 14.9 cm (5.9 in)
Weight 84.1 g (2.97 oz) 15.0 g (0.53 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-6 1-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Magpie-lark only

Bates's Paradise-flycatcher only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Magpie-lark

Least Concern

Bates's Paradise-flycatcher

About These Birds

Bates's Paradise-flycatcher

Bates's Paradise-flycatcher is a small paradise-flycatcher of the family Monarchidae found in the forest understory of West and Central Africa. Weighing about 15g with a wingspan of 14.9cm, it has rufous and white plumage. It forages in the forest interior, making aerial sallies and gleaning insects from foliage.

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