Monarch Flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Monarchidae
The monarch flycatchers are small to medium-sized insectivorous passerines, which hunt by flycatching. There are 99 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Paradise-flycatcher | Terpsiphone mutata | Common resident, LC |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar
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