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Birds
African paradise flycatcher
African paradise flycatcher · Terpsiphone viridis
Experience the colourful and agile African paradise flycatcher in its natural habitat.
Fact file
- Size
- Males up to 28 cm, females noticeably smaller and more delicate
- Males and females
- Males with brighter plumage and longer tail feathers
- Sounds
- Soft, melodic calls that are often heard
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on flies, butterflies and other insects
- Offspring
- Nests in dense bushes; the clutch usually consists of 2–3 eggs
How to identify African paradise flycatcher
The African paradise flycatcher is characterised by its long tail feathers and plumage that shines in cinnamon brown. The males are particularly striking with long tail feathers, while the females have more inconspicuous grey-brown plumage.
Males can grow up to 28 centimetres long, with most of this made up by the long tail. Females are noticeably smaller and look more delicate overall. A characteristic feature of the males is the blue ring around the eyes and the black plumage on the head.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
Where African paradise flycatcher live
South Africa
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