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 (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 17,9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Poids | 27,0 g | 0.95 oz |
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Enicurus |
| Espèces | Enicurus immaculatus |
Distribution
Black-backed Forktail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family