Black Paradise Flycatcher

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Black Paradise Flycatcher (<em>Terpsiphone atrocaudata</em>) is a species of Monarchs (<em>Monarchidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrocaudata) is a species of Monarchs (Monarchidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Terpsiphone; binomial: Terpsiphone atrocaudata; authority: (Eyton, 1839).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: se Asia and Philippines.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Terpsiphone atrocaudata from Japanese Paradise Flycatcher to more geographically inclusive and descriptive Black Paradise Flycatcher.

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