Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher vs Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher
Phainoptila melanoxantha compared with Ptiliogonys caudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher | Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phainoptila melanoxantha | Ptiliogonys caudatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ptiliogonatidae | Ptiliogonatidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) | 19.3 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 58.666666666666664 g (2.07 oz) | 30.660000000000004 g (1.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher only
None
Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher
Least Concern
Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher
About These Birds
Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher
The Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher is a robust, fruit-eating bird of highland cloud forests from Costa Rica to western Panama. Males are glossy black with bright yellow underparts and a long tail. It feeds on berries and mistletoe fruits, playing an important role as a seed disperser in cloud forest habitats.