Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher
Terpsiphone mutata
The Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone mutata) is a rare monarch flycatchers, paradise flycatchers, and shrikebill found in 4 countries, weighing about 13 g. The Malagasy paradise flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
About the Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher
The Malagasy paradise flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mayotte. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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How to identify it
The Malagasy paradise flycatcher is a medium-sized passerine, measuring 18 cm (7.1 in) in length and weighing between 12.1 and 12.3 g (0.43 and 0.43 oz). Males have long tail plumes, which can add as much as 18 cm (7.1 in) to their overall length. The female is largely rufous-orange, with a black head and nape. The flight feathers on her wings are black with rufous edges, and she has a thin, light blue eyelid wattle.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher?
- The Malagasy paradise flycatcher is a medium-sized passerine, measuring 18 cm (7.1 in) in length and weighing between 12.1 and 12.3 g (0.43 and 0.43 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher?
- The Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher?
- The Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher occurs in 4 countries, including Madagascar, Mayotte, the Comoros and Moldova.
- What birds look similar to a Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher?
- The Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Black Paradise Flycatcher, the Red-bellied Paradise Flycatcher and the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher.
- Is the Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher endangered?
- The Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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