🌿Native Nature

African Paradise-Flycatcher

Terpsiphone viridis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Monarchidae ›Genus: Terpsiphone

About

The African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) is a medium-sized passerine bird with a very long tail. It is a common resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. The male is boldly coloured in chestnut and black and the female is rather more drab. This bird feeds mainly on insects and builds a tiny cup nest in a tree where two or three eggs are laid. This species is usually found in open forests and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Paradise-Flycatcher?
The scientific name of African Paradise-Flycatcher is Terpsiphone viridis.
What is the conservation status of African Paradise-Flycatcher?
The African Paradise-Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
African Paradise-Flycatcher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
African Paradise-Flycatcher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
African Paradise-Flycatcher belongs to the class Aves.
What order does African Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
African Paradise-Flycatcher belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does African Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
African Paradise-Flycatcher belongs to the family Monarchidae.
What genus does African Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
African Paradise-Flycatcher belongs to the genus Terpsiphone.