African Blue Flycatcher
Elminia longicauda
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="elminia-longicauda"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/elminia-longicauda/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/elminia-longicauda/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/elminia-longicauda/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="elminia-longicauda"></birdfyi-bird>The African Blue Flycatcher (Elminia longicauda) is a bird species in the family Stenostiridae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 9.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
À propos
The African Blue Flycatcher weighs under 10g and is found in forests of central and western Africa. The male is brilliant sky-blue and fans its long tail energetically while foraging.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Poids | 9,633333333333333 g | 0.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 14 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Stenostiridae |
| Genus | Elminia |
| Espèces | Elminia longicauda |
Distribution
African Blue Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the African Blue Flycatcher endangered?
How does the African Blue Flycatcher nest?
How big is the African Blue Flycatcher?
What order and family does the African Blue Flycatcher belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Stenostiridae family