About the Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher
Blyth's paradise flycatcher, also called the oriental paradise flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. This species occupies evergreen broadleaf forests and forest edges, including secondary growth, gardens, and plantations, typically in lowland and foothill regions. Some populations undertake migratory movements.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Terpsiphone affinis |
| Species Codes | blypaf1, OPFL, BPFL, ORPF, BLPF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher belong to?
The Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone affinis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher?
Blyth's paradise flycatcher, also called the oriental paradise flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. This species occupies evergreen broadleaf forests and forest edges, including secondary growth, gardens, and plantations, typically in lowland and foothill regions. Some populat...
Where can I report a Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blypaf1, or on iNaturalist.
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