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Biak Flycatcher

Myiagra atra

Near Threatened
Envergure
14,4 cm
Poids
12,3 g
Famille
Monarchidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Biak Flycatcher (Myiagra atra) is a bird species in the family Monarchidae (monarch flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 12.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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The Biak Flycatcher is a near-threatened monarch flycatcher endemic to Biak and Numfoor islands in western New Guinea. Males have glossy blue-black upperparts and white underparts, while females are duller. It inhabits forest and forest edges, catching insects in aerial sallies, and is threatened by its very restricted island range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Poids 12,3 g 0.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Biak Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Biak Flycatcher endangered?
The Biak Flycatcher has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Biak Flycatcher?
The Biak Flycatcher has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 12.3 g.
What order and family does the Biak Flycatcher belong to?
The Biak Flycatcher (Myiagra atra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae.

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