About the Black Paradise-Flycatcher
The black paradise flycatcher, also known as the Japanese paradise flycatcher, is a medium-sized passerine bird native to southeastern Asia. It is a glossy black, chestnut and white bird, slightly smaller than either the Amur paradise flycatcher or Blyth's paradise flycatcher, but similar in appearance. Males have exceptionally long tails. Females are generally duller in appearance and have shorter tails.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Terpsiphone atrocaudata |
| Species Codes | japfly1, BPFL, JPFL, BLPF, JAPF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
The Black Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrocaudata) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Paradise-Flycatcher?
The black paradise flycatcher, also known as the Japanese paradise flycatcher, is a medium-sized passerine bird native to southeastern Asia. It is a glossy black, chestnut and white bird, slightly smaller than either the Amur paradise flycatcher or Blyth's paradise flycatcher, but similar in appeara...
Where can I report a Black Paradise-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Paradise-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code japfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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