Japanese Paradise-flycatcher vs Bates's Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone atrocaudata compared with Terpsiphone batesi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Japanese Paradise-flycatcher Bates's Paradise-flycatcher
Scientific Name Terpsiphone atrocaudata Terpsiphone batesi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Monarchidae Monarchidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 18.3 cm (7.2 in) 14.9 cm (5.9 in)
Weight 18.2 g (0.64 oz) 15.0 g (0.53 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Japanese Paradise-flycatcher only

Bates's Paradise-flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Japanese Paradise-flycatcher

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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