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Black-headed Paradise-Flycatcher

Terpsiphone rufiventer

Taxonomy

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

About

The red-bellied paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone rufiventer), also known as the black-headed paradise flycatcher, is a medium-sized passerine bird of the family of monarch flycatchers. It is native to Equatorial Africa. The male bird is about 17 cm (7 in) long and has a black head, a mainly chestnut body, and a tail with streamers nearly twice as long as the body. The colouring is somewhat variable across the bird's range. Both females and juveniles lack the tail streamers...

Frequently Asked Questions

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