Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone bourbonnensis)
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Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone bourbonnensis (Müller, PLS, 1776)

15–20 cmLength11 gWeight

The Mascarene paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone bourbonnensis) is a species of bird in the monarch-flycatcher family Monarchidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Mauritius, Réunion

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher has been recorded at 15 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Black River Gorges NPMauritius48 records
  2. RN de la Roche Écrite – Sentier de la Roche Ecrite depuis Mamode CampRéunion43 records
  3. RN de la Roche ÉcriteRéunion35 records
More places
  1. ChamarelMauritius29 records
  2. Seven Coloured EarthMauritius27 records
  3. Forêt de BélouveRéunion13 records
  4. Black River Gorge NP – Alexandra FallsMauritius12 records
  5. Grand ÉtangRéunion10 records
  6. Black River Gorges NP – Gorges ViewpointMauritius8 records
  7. Belvédère du MaïdoRéunion5 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MauritiusRéunion

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Mascarene paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone bourbonnensis) is a species of bird in the monarch-flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius and Réunion. There are two subspecies recognized: the nominate subspecies from Réunion, also known as the Réunion paradise flycatcher; and T. b. desolata (Salomonsen, 1933) from Mauritius.

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Questions

How big is the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher?

The Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher is about 15–20 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: Indian Ocean: Réunion and Mauritius (western, central Mascarenes). It is most often recorded in Mauritius and Réunion.

When is the best time to see the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher as Least Concern.

What does the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher in?

It belongs to the family Monarchs (Monarchidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
15–20 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
70 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Indian Ocean: Réunion and Mauritius (western, central Mascarenes)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Monarchs Monarchidae
Genus
Terpsiphone

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Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher

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