African Paradise-flycatcher
Terpsiphone viridis
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Least Concern
Envergure
15,9 cm
Poids
14,125 g
Famille
Monarchidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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À propos
The African Paradise-flycatcher is a striking passerine of the Monarchidae family with a tiny wingspan of about 16 cm and a weight of only 14 g. Males are renowned for their ornate, elongated tail streamers used in courtship displays across African woodlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,9 cm | 6.3 in |
| Poids | 14,125 g | 0.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Terpsiphone |
| Espèces | Terpsiphone viridis |
Distribution
African Paradise-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the African Paradise-flycatcher endangered?
The African Paradise-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Paradise-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.
How big is the African Paradise-flycatcher?
The African Paradise-flycatcher has a wingspan of 15.9 cm, weight of 14.125 g.
What order and family does the African Paradise-flycatcher belong to?
The African Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae.
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