Atlas Flycatcher

Atlas Flycatcher

Ficedula speculigera

Not Evaluated
Poids
12,649999999999999 g
Famille
Muscicapidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Atlas Flycatcher (Ficedula speculigera) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a weight of 12.6 g.

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The Atlas Flycatcher is a small Old World flycatcher breeding in the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa. Weighing about 12.6g, the male shows bold black-and-white plumage typical of the pied flycatcher group. It inhabits mountain woodlands and olive groves, catching insects on short aerial sallies from exposed perches.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 12,649999999999999 g 0.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 14-18 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-10

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
Genus Ficedula
Espèces Ficedula speculigera

Distribution

Atlas Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

How does the Atlas Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 14-18 days.
How big is the Atlas Flycatcher?
The Atlas Flycatcher has a weight of 12.649999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Atlas Flycatcher belong to?
The Atlas Flycatcher (Ficedula speculigera) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.

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