Tenggara Paradise-Flycatcher
NameTenggara Paradise-Flycatcher
Common NameTenggara Paradise-Flycatcher
Scientific NameTerpsiphone floris
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head with a prominent crest and blue eye-ring. The back and wings are rufous-chestnut, while the underparts are white. The most striking feature is the pair of extremely long white central tail streamers. Females are similar but lack the long tail streamers and have a duller rufous tail.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include a series of harsh, churring notes and clear, whistling calls, often delivered from within dense foliage.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, including Flores, Sumbawa, Sumba, Timor, and other smaller islands in the region.
Identifying Featureslong white tail streamers (males), glossy black crested head, blue eye-ring, rufous-chestnut back and wings, white underparts
Description
This striking flycatcher is characterized by its glossy black crested head, blue eye-ring, and rufous-chestnut back. Males possess exceptionally long white central tail streamers, making them highly distinctive. They are active insectivores found in the forests of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
