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African Paradise-Flycatcher

Terpsiphone viridis

Photo by KateBraun
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Field Notes

Description:

Bird with black head with a crest, reddishbrown wings and tail, white belly.

Habitat:

Savanna/woodland

Notes:

Observed at Siphiso Campsite bird hide, Mlawula Nature Reserve.

Reference Links:

Swaziland's Birds Database

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KateBraun
Thanks, Sukanya. It looks like the males can be very variable in their colouration, they also have the longer tails. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Paradise_Flycatcher

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PublishedMay 26, 2014

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