Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher

Terpsiphone bourbonnensis · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
mapfly2, MPFL, MAPF

About the Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher

The Mascarene paradise flycatcher is a species of bird in the monarch-flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius and Réunion. There are two subspecies recognized: the nominate subspecies from Réunion, also known as the Réunion paradise flycatcher; and T. b. desolata from Mauritius. However, recent genetic studies have shown that the two populations represent distinct evolutionary lineages. The Mascarene paradise flycatcher was originally described in the genus Muscicapa and the subspecies T. b. desolata was originally described as a separate species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyMonarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae)
SpeciesTerpsiphone bourbonnensis
Species Codesmapfly2, MPFL, MAPF

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?

The Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone bourbonnensis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher?

The Mascarene paradise flycatcher is a species of bird in the monarch-flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius and Réunion. There are two subspecies recognized: the nominate subspecies from Réunion, also known as the Réunion paradise flycatcher; and T. b. de...

Where can I report a Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher sighting?

You can log sightings of Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mapfly2, or on iNaturalist.