Sunda Forktail (Enicurus velatus)
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Sunda Forktail

Enicurus velatus Temminck, 1822

33 gWeight

The Sunda forktail (Enicurus velatus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Sunda forktail (Enicurus velatus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to the islands of Java and Sumatra. Its natural habitat is boulder strewn streams in tropical moist montane forest from 600–2000 m.

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Questions

How big is the Sunda Forktail?

The Sunda Forktail weighs around 33 g.

Where does the Sunda Forktail live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Sumatra and Java.

Is the Sunda Forktail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sunda Forktail as Least Concern.

What does the Sunda Forktail eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Sunda Forktail in?

It belongs to the family Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
33 g
Habitat
Rivers & streams
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
74 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane Sumatra and Java

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Chats, Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae
Genus
Enicurus

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Sunda Forktail

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