About the Sao Tome Paradise-Flycatcher
The São Tomé paradise flycatcher, also known as São Tomé flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. The species was described by Thomas Richard Heywood Thomson in 1842, with Tchitrea atrochalybeia the binomial and Fernando Po given as the type locality. The species is endemic to São Tomé Island. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Terpsiphone atrochalybeia |
| Species Codes | stpfly1, STPF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sao Tome Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
The Sao Tome Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrochalybeia) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sao Tome Paradise-Flycatcher?
The São Tomé paradise flycatcher, also known as São Tomé flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. The species was described by Thomas Richard Heywood Thomson in 1842, with Tchitrea atrochalybeia the binomial and Fernando Po given as the type locality. The species is endemic to São...
Where can I report a Sao Tome Paradise-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Sao Tome Paradise-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stpfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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