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Monarchidae
(Monarch Flycatchers) |
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Order Passeriformes 100 species in 15 genera
Size: Between 9 cm (Yellow Flycatcher, Erythrocercus holochlorus) and 50 cm, including the tail, (Asian Paradise-Flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi).
Distribution: Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian Regions. Salving few exceptions, they are resident species which doesn't perform migratory movements, as they inhabit tropical areas.
Habitat: Different types of forestal areas, from primary forests to open formations and savanna.
Feeding: Mainly insects and spiders. Also other invertebrates and small vertebrates.
Breeding: The nest is an open cup placed on a fork and upholstered wich lichen. 1-5 eggs. Incubation 12-18 days. Nestling period 7-20 days.
Threat status: 20 threatened species (5 Critically Endangered, 7 Endangered and 8 Vulnerable). 5 Extinct [+info] |
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