Malagasy Paradise-Flycatcher

Terpsiphone mutata

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Monarchidae

About

The Malagasy paradise flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mayotte. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

Fun Fact

In addition, there is at least one record of a common brown lemur eating a nestling Malagasy paradise flycatcher, one of the few records of a wild lemur eating anything other than plant material.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs, though less frequently, in other wooded habitats, including plantations, gardens and secondary forest.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance