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Black-capped Flycatcher

Empidonax atriceps

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
12,0 cm
Масса
8,899999999999999 g
Семейство
Tyrannidae
Отряд
Passeriformes

The Black-capped Flycatcher (Empidonax atriceps) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12 cm and a weight of 8.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-capped Flycatcher is a small Empidonax flycatcher restricted to highland forests in Costa Rica and western Panama, distinguished from similar species by its dark cap and pale eye ring. It inhabits the canopy and edges of cloud forests above 2,000 meters. It feeds on insects, sallying from perches in typical flycatcher fashion.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 12,0 cm 4.7 in
Масса 8,899999999999999 g 0.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Семейство Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Empidonax
Виды Empidonax atriceps

Distribution

Black-capped Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Black-capped Flycatcher endangered?
The Black-capped Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-capped Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-capped Flycatcher?
The Black-capped Flycatcher has a wingspan of 12.0 cm, weight of 8.899999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Flycatcher belong to?
The Black-capped Flycatcher (Empidonax atriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

Similar Birds

Other species in the Tyrannidae family

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