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Baird's Flycatcher

Myiodynastes bairdii

Least Concern
Envergure
23,2 cm
Poids
45,0 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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The Baird's Flycatcher is a large tyrant flycatcher found in arid scrub and dry forest along the Pacific coast of South America, weighing about 45g with a wingspan of 23.2cm. It has streaked brown plumage with a yellow belly and forages for large insects and small vertebrates from exposed perches. It is the largest member of its genus.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,2 cm 9.1 in
Poids 45,0 g 1.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

3-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Myiodynastes
Espèces Myiodynastes bairdii

Distribution

Baird's Flycatcher has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Baird's Flycatcher endangered?
The Baird's Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Baird's Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Baird's Flycatcher?
The Baird's Flycatcher has a wingspan of 23.2 cm, weight of 45.0 g.
What order and family does the Baird's Flycatcher belong to?
The Baird's Flycatcher (Myiodynastes bairdii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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