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Black-naped Monarch

Hypothymis azurea

Least Concern
Envergure
14,0 cm
Poids
12,425 g
Famille
Monarchidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) is a bird species in the family Monarchidae (monarch flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14 cm and a weight of 12.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-naped Monarch is a slender, elegant flycatcher; males are brilliant pale blue with a small black nape patch and black throat markings, while females are brownish. It inhabits lowland and foothill forests, secondary growth, and gardens from India and Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia. It actively flycatches insects in the forest midstory and edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,0 cm 5.5 in
Poids 12,425 g 0.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 10 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
Genus Hypothymis
Espèces Hypothymis azurea

Distribution

Black-naped Monarch has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-naped Monarch endangered?
The Black-naped Monarch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-naped Monarch nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 10 days.
How big is the Black-naped Monarch?
The Black-naped Monarch has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 12.425 g.
What order and family does the Black-naped Monarch belong to?
The Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae.

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