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Muscicapidae - Old World flycatchers

African Paradise FlycatcherThere are about 271 species of bird in this family. They are all found in the Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and in the Pacific Islands east to Hawaii. They are small birds between 3-9 inches in length. They have flat, broad bills; short, rounded wings and short legs. Most species, excepts for the paradise flycatchers, have short tails. They come in a wide variety of colors including black, brown, gray, blue, and red. They eat insects and are found in a variety of habitats including forests, scrublands, and agricultural areas.



Endangered in NH Endangered in N.H.
Threatened in NH Threatened in N.H.
introduced Introduced
Endangered in the US Endangered in U.S.
Threatened in the US Threatened in U.S.
breeds in NH Breeds in N.H.

  New Hampshire Species    Other North American Species
    Asian Brown Flycatcher
Dark-sided Flycatcher
Gray-streaked Flycatcher
Mugimaki Flycatcher
Narcissus Flycatcher
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Spotted Flycatcher

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