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African Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone viridis

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Field Notes

Description:

Male has very long central tail feathers, not only in the breeding season.

Habitat:

Small trees/bushes in Skukuza camp

Reference Links:

African Paradise Flycatcher

Species ID Suggestions

African Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone viridis

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Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Thanks for the scientific name suggestion Emma, I have updated the page. My Southern Africa bird book does not show Latin names, only English and Afrikaans.
Atul
Fabulous spotting ,just love the blue ring around its eye!!

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