About the Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher
Bates's paradise flycatcher is a passerine bird belonging to the monarch-flycatcher family, Monarchidae. The sexes are similar in appearance with the upper parts being rufous and the head and underparts being bluish-grey. It is native to central Africa where it is found in the understorey of forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Terpsiphone batesi |
| Species Codes | batpaf1, BPFL, BAPF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
The Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone batesi) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher?
Bates's paradise flycatcher is a passerine bird belonging to the monarch-flycatcher family, Monarchidae. The sexes are similar in appearance with the upper parts being rufous and the head and underparts being bluish-grey. It is native to central Africa where it is found in the understorey of forests...
Where can I report a Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batpaf1, or on iNaturalist.
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