About the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher
The Mascarene paradise flycatcher is a species of bird in the monarch-flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius and Réunion. There are two subspecies recognized: the nominate subspecies from Réunion, also known as the Réunion paradise flycatcher; and T. b. desolata from Mauritius. However, recent genetic studies have shown that the two populations represent distinct evolutionary lineages. The Mascarene paradise flycatcher was originally described in the genus Muscicapa and the subspecies T. b. desolata was originally described as a separate species.
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The Mascarene paradise flycatcher lacks the long tail shared by many members of the paradise flycatcher genus Terpsiphone, and measures 15 to 20 cm (5.9–7.9 in) in length. The male has a black head with a grey neck-band, throat, breast and belly. The upperparts and tail are chestnut, and the wings are tipped black. The bill is bright blue, and the legs greyish. The female is smaller than the male, with a paler bill and a dark-grey head. The subspecies T. b. desolata is larger than the nominate and has brighter plumage.
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What the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rufous Paradise FlycatcherTerpsiphone cinnamomeaThe rufous paradise flycatcher is rufous with a blue bill and a blue eye-ring.
Blue Paradise FlycatcherTerpsiphone cyanescensThis species is monotypic and has no subspecies.
Sao Tome Paradise FlycatcherTerpsiphone atrochalybeiaThe São Tomé paradise flycatcher, also known as São Tomé flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
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