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Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher

Bias musicus

Least Concern
Envergure
17,4 cm
Poids
24,5 g
Famille
Vangidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher (Bias musicus) is a bird species in the family Vangidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.4 cm and a weight of 24.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher is a medium-sized, sexually dimorphic flycatcher of the forest canopy and edges in West and Central Africa. Males are boldly patterned in black and white, while females are brown. It catches large insects with aerial sallies and also takes small vertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 17,4 cm 6.9 in
Poids 24,5 g 0.86 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 22-27 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Vangidae
Genus Bias
Espèces Bias musicus

Distribution

Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher endangered?
The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 22-27 days.
How big is the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher?
The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher has a wingspan of 17.4 cm, weight of 24.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher belong to?
The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher (Bias musicus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Vangidae.

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