Amazonian Royal Flycatcher vs Atlantic Royal Flycatcher
Onychorhynchus coronatus compared with Onychorhynchus swainsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Royal Flycatcher | Atlantic Royal Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onychorhynchus coronatus | Onychorhynchus swainsoni |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Onychorhynchidae | Onychorhynchidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) |
| Weight | 13.950000000000001 g (0.49 oz) | 23.5 g (0.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
Vulnerable
Atlantic Royal Flycatcher
About These Birds
Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher is a slender flycatcher weighing about 14 g with a 14.8 cm wingspan, known for its spectacular fan-shaped crest displayed during courtship. It inhabits humid forest near streams across Amazonia, sallying to catch insects in mid-air.
Atlantic Royal Flycatcher
The Atlantic Royal Flycatcher is a Vulnerable passerine found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, belonging to the family Onychorhynchidae. Weighing about 23.5g with a wingspan of 17.3cm, it has a spectacular fan-shaped crest — red in males, orange in females — rarely displayed. It sallies for insects from exposed perches in humid forest.