Black-backed Forktail
Enicurus immaculatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="enicurus-immaculatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-backed Forktail (Enicurus immaculatus) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (altwelt-fliegenschnäpper), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.9 cm and a weight of 27 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-backed Forktail is an elegant, long-tailed bird of rocky mountain streams in the eastern Himalayas through to southern China and mainland Southeast Asia. It has a black back and white underparts with a deeply forked black-and-white tail that it constantly bobs and fans. It forages along fast-flowing streams for aquatic insects, small crustaceans, and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 17,9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Gewicht | 27,0 g | 0.95 oz |
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Nest type: CP.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Muscicapidae (Altwelt-Fliegenschnäpper) |
| Genus | Enicurus |
| Arten | Enicurus immaculatus |
Distribution
Black-backed Forktail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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