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Flycatcher (other)
Flycatcher may refer to: Birds Major flycatcher families * Old World flycatchers, Muscicapidae * Tyrant flycatchers, Tyrannidae Minor flycatcher families * Fairy flycatchers, Stenostiridae * Monarch flycatchers, Monarchidae * Silky-flycatchers, Ptiliogonatidae * Yellow flycatchers, Erythrocercidae Other birds known as flycatchers * Flycatcher thrushes or Rufous thrushes, in the thrush family Turdidae * Flycatchers or flyrobins, in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae * Bearded flycatchers or Myiobius, in the passerine family Tityridae * Dohrn's flycatcher or Dohrn's thrush-babbler, in the warbler genus ''Sylvia'' Other uses *HMS Flycatcher, a former UK military base. * Fly-killing device * Flycatcher (comics), a character in the Vertigo comic book ''Fables'' * Flycatcher (radar), a short range air defense fire control system * Fairey Flycatcher, a British fighter aircraft of the 1920s–1930s * "The Frog Prince "The Frog Prince; or, Iron Henry" (german: Der Froschkö ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old World Flycatcher
The Old World flycatchers are a large family, the Muscicapidae, of small passerine birds restricted to the Old World (Europe, Africa and Asia), with the exception of several vagrants and two species, Bluethroat (''Luscinia svecica)'' and Northern Wheatear (''Oenanthe oenanthe''), found also in North America. These are mainly small arboreal insectivores, many of which, as the name implies, take their prey on the wing. The family includes 344 species and is divided into 51 genera. Taxonomy The name Muscicapa for the family was introduced by the Scottish naturalist John Fleming in 1822. The word had earlier been used for the genus ''Muscicapa'' by the French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson in 1760. Muscicapa comes from the Latin ''musca'' meaning a fly and '' capere'' to catch. In 1910 the German ornithologist Ernst Hartert found it impossible to define boundaries between the three families Muscicapidae, Sylviidae (Old World warblers) and Turdidae (thrushes). He therefore tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyrant Flycatcher
The tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae) are a family of passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They are considered the largest family of birds known to exist in the world, with more than 400 species. They are the most diverse avian family in every country in the Americas, except for the United States and Canada. The members vary greatly in shape, patterns, size and colors. Some tyrant flycatchers may superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, which they are named after but are not closely related to. They are members of suborder Tyranni (suboscines), which do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of most other songbirds.del Hoyo, J. Elliott, A. & Christie, D. (editors). (2004) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails''. Lynx Edicions. A number of species previously included in this family are now placed in the family Tityridae (''see Systematics''). Sibley and Alquist in their 1990 bird taxonomy had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stenostiridae
Stenostiridae, or the fairy flycatchers, are a family of small passerine birds proposed as a result of recent discoveries in molecular systematics.Beresford ''et al.'' (2005) They are also referred to as stenostirid warblers. Taxonomy and systematics This new clade is named after the fairy flycatcher, a distinct species placed formerly in the Old World flycatchers. This is united with the "sylvioid flycatchers": the genus ''Elminia'' (formerly placed in the Monarchinae) and the closely allied former Old World flycatcher genus ''Culicicapa'', as well as one species formerly believed to be an aberrant fantail. * Genus '' Stenostira'' – fairy "warbler" or fairy "flycatcher" ** Fairy flycatcher, ''Stenostira scita'' * Genus ''Elminia'' (includes ''Trochocercus'') **African blue flycatcher, ''Elminia longicauda'' **White-tailed blue flycatcher, ''Elminia albicauda'' ** Dusky crested flycatcher, ''Elminia nigromitrata'' ** White-bellied crested flycatcher, ''Elminia albiven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monarch Flycatcher
The monarchs (family Monarchidae) comprise a family of over 100 passerine birds which includes shrikebills, paradise flycatchers, and magpie-larks. Monarchids are small insectivorous songbirds with long tails. They inhabit forest or woodland across sub-Saharan Africa, south-east Asia, Australasia and a number of Pacific islands. Only a few species migrate. Many species decorate their cup-shaped nests with lichen. Taxonomy and systematics Some of the one hundred or more species making up the family were previously assigned to other groups, largely on the basis of general morphology or behaviour. The magpie-lark, for example, was assigned to the same family as the white-winged chough, since both build unusual nests from mud rather than vegetable matter. That family, Grallinidae, is now considered a synonym of Monarchidae. It was formerly considered to have four species. The magpie-lark and the torrent-lark were moved into Monarchidae, into the genus '' Grallina'', on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silky-flycatcher
The silky-flycatchers are a small family, Ptiliogonatidae, of passerine birds. The family contains only four species in three genera. They were formerly lumped with waxwings and hypocolius in the family Bombycillidae, and they are listed in that family by the Sibley-Monroe checklist. The family is named for their silky plumage and their aerial flycatching techniques, although they are unrelated to the Old World flycatchers (Muscicapidae) and the tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae). They occur mainly in Central America from Panama to Mexico, with one species, the phainopepla, extending northwards into the southwestern US. Most do not engage in long-distance migration (instead wandering widely in search of fruit), but the phainopepla is migratory over the northern part of its range. They are related to waxwings, and like that group have soft silky plumage, usually gray or pale yellow in color. All species, with the exception of the black-and-yellow phainoptila, have small crests. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erythrocercus
''Erythrocercus'' is a genus of birds containing three flycatchers that are found in Africa. The genus is placed in its own family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ... Erythrocercidae that was introduced by Silke Fregin and collaborators in 2012. Species The genus contains the following species: References * External links * * Monarchidae Bird genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Monarchidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rufous Thrush
The rufous thrushes, also known as flycatcher-thrushes, are medium-sized insectivorous birds in the genus ''Stizorhina'' of the thrush family Turdidae. These are African forest dwelling species. They are sometimes placed in the genus ''Neocossyphus The ant thrushes are medium-sized insectivorous birds in the genus ''Neocossyphus'' of the thrush family Turdidae. These are African forest dwelling species In biology, a species is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), classification and a ...''. Species The following species are currently recognized: References External links * Taxa named by Harry C. Oberholser {{Turdidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microeca
''Microeca'' is a genus of passerine birds in the Australasian robin family Petroicidae. The species in this genus are commonly known as flyrobins (along with the closely related torrent flyrobin). Species The genus contains three species: Several other species were formerly placed in this genus: * Yellow-bellied flyrobin or yellow-bellied robin (''Microeca flaviventris'') * Olive flyrobin (''Microeca flavovirescens'') * Yellow-legged flyrobin or yellow-legged flycatcher (''Microeca griseoceps'') * Canary flyrobin or Papuan flycatcher (''Microeca papuana'') References * Del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Christie D. (editors). (2007). ''Handbook of the Birds of the World''. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions. External links Lemon-bellied Flyrobin at ''The Internet Bird Collection'' Microeca, Petroicidae Bird genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Petroicidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myiobius
''Myiobius'' is a genus of passerine birds in the family Tityridae. The genus was previously considered to belong to the Tyrannidae. The genus ''Myiobius'' was erected in 1839 by George Robert Gray in the section on birds in ''The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle under the Command of Captain Fizroy R.N., during the years 1832-1836''. The type species is the whiskered myiobius The whiskered myiobius or bearded flycatcher (''Myiobius barbatus'') is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, having previously been included in Tyrannidae. A number of taxonomic authorities continue to place with the flycatchers. The whi .... The genus contains four species: References Bird genera Taxa named by George Robert Gray Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Tityridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dohrn's Thrush-babbler
Dohrn's warbler (''Sylvia dohrni''), also known as Principe flycatcher-babbler, Dohrn's flycatcher, Dohrn's thrush-babbler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Sylviidae that is endemic to the island of Príncipe which lies off the west coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. Formerly placed within the genus ''Horizorhinus'', it is now placed in the genus '' Sylvia'' based on the results of molecular phylogenetic studies. The specific name honours Heinrich Wolfgang Ludwig Dohrn Heinrich Wolfgang Ludwig Dohrn (16 June 1838, Braunschweig – 1 October 1913, Florence) was a German zoologist, entomologist and malacologist.Coan E. V., Kabat A. R. & Petit R. E. (15 February 2011)''2,400 years of malacology, 8th ed.'', 936 pp. + .... References Dohrn's warbler Endemic birds of São Tomé and Príncipe Endemic fauna of Príncipe Dohrn's warbler Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Sylvioidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HMS Flycatcher
HMS ''Flycatcher'' was a stone frigate name for the Royal Navy's headquarters for its Mobile Naval Air Bases which supported their Fleet Air Arm units. ''Flycatcher'' was based first at RNAS Ludham, Norfolk then moved to Middle Wallop. On 1 April 1947 Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong was recommissioned as HMS ''Flycatcher''. The previous HMS Flycatcher was an ex-Turkish motor patrol boat. Built in 1912 by Thornycroft, she was sunk on 9 November 1914 by HMS Espiegle Eight ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS ''Espiegle'' * was a 16-gun French brig-sloop, launched at Bayonne in 1788. and captured her off Ushant on 30 November 1793. She was sold in 1802. * was a French 12-gun aviso launched in 17 ... in Shatt-al-Arab, salvaged, and returned to service late 1915, armed with 1 6-pounder gun and 1 machine gun. Sold c1923."British Warships 1914-1919" by F J Dittmar & J J Colledge See also * List of air stations of the Royal Navy References External links Roya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fly-killing Device
A fly-killing device is used for pest control of flying insects, such as houseflies, wasps, moths, gnats, and mosquitoes. Flyswatter A flyswatter (or fly-swat, fly swatter) usually consists of a small rectangular or round sheet of some across of lightweight, flexible, vented material (usually thin metallic, rubber, or plastic mesh), attached to a lightweight wire or plastic handle, wood, or metal handle about long. The venting or perforations minimize the disruption of air currents, which can be detected by the fly and allow it to escape, and also reduce air resistance, making it easier to hit a fast-moving target such as a fly. A flyswatter is ideally lightweight and stiff, allowing quick acceleration to overcome the fast reaction time of the fly (six to ten times faster than a human), while also minimizing damage caused by hitting other objects. The flyswatter usually works by mechanically crushing the fly against a hard surface, after the user has waited for the fly to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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