Yap Monarch vs Bates's Paradise-flycatcher

Metabolus godeffroyi compared with Terpsiphone batesi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Yap Monarch Bates's Paradise-flycatcher
Scientific Name Metabolus godeffroyi Terpsiphone batesi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Monarchidae Monarchidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 17.4 cm (6.9 in) 14.9 cm (5.9 in)
Weight 16.4 g (0.58 oz) 15.0 g (0.53 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Yap Monarch only

Bates's Paradise-flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Yap Monarch

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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