African Paradise-flycatcher

African Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone viridis

Least Concern
翼展
15.9 cm
体重
14.125 g
Monarchidae
Passeriformes
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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
翼展 15.9 cm 6.3 in
体重 14.125 g 0.50 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.

产卵数

1-5

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
Genus Terpsiphone
物种 Terpsiphone viridis

Distribution

African Paradise-flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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