Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher
Terpsiphone corvina
The Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone corvina) is a legendary monarch flycatchers, paradise flycatchers, and shrikebill found only in the Seychelles, weighing about 18 g. The Seychelles paradise flycatcher is a rare bird from the genus of paradise flycatchers (Terpsiphone) within the family Monarchidae.
About the Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher
The Seychelles paradise flycatcher is a rare bird from the genus of paradise flycatchers (Terpsiphone) within the family Monarchidae. It is a forest-dwelling bird endemic to the Seychelles where it is native to the island of La Digue. Males have glossy black plumage with elongated tail feathers, while females are reddish-brown with pale underparts and no long tail feathers. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists this bird as being "Vulnerable" and attempts have been made to increase its numbers by relocating some individuals to Denis Island, another island in the Seychelles archipelago.
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How to identify it
The length of the males is about 20 cm. In addition there are two long black central tail feathers which can reach a length of 30 cm. The females can reach a length between 16 and 18 cm (including the tail). The males are entirely glossy black with a deep blue sheen. The upperparts of the females including wings and tail are reddish brown. The underparts are pale cream white. Facial skin, bill, and legs are blue.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher?
- The length of the males is about 20 cm. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher?
- The Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher?
- The Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher is endemic to the Seychelles, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher?
- The Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Rufous-vented Paradise Flycatcher, the Bates's Paradise Flycatcher and the Bedford's Paradise Flycatcher.
- Is the Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher endangered?
- The Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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