About the African Paradise-Flycatcher
The African paradise flycatcher is a medium-sized passerine bird. The two central tail feathers of the male are extended into streamers that commonly are more than twice as long as the body. The female tail feathers are of moderate length and without streamers. The upper parts of the male body, wings, and tail are boldly coloured in chestnut or rusty shades, but the underparts and the head are variably grey to blue-gray, with the head of the mature male being darker, commonly glossy black with greenish highlights. The beak and other bare areas, including a wattle ring round the eye, match the colour of the surrounding feathers. The female coloration is similar, though not so showy and glossy and with the head paler.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Terpsiphone viridis |
| Species Codes | afpfly1, AFPF, APFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
The African Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Paradise-Flycatcher?
The African paradise flycatcher is a medium-sized passerine bird. The two central tail feathers of the male are extended into streamers that commonly are more than twice as long as the body. The female tail feathers are of moderate length and without streamers. The upper parts of the male body, wing...
Where can I report a African Paradise-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Paradise-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afpfly1, or on iNaturalist.