Catkin Yew vs Chestnut-naped Forktail

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Enicurus ruficapillus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Chestnut-naped Forktail
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Aves (Birds)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Taxaceae Muscicapidae
Genus Amentotaxus Enicurus
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Enicurus ruficapillus

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Chestnut-naped Forktail

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Chestnut-naped Forktail
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Chestnut-naped Forktail

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Chestnut-naped Forktail

The Chestnut-naped Forktail (Enicurus ruficapillus) is a species in the genus Enicurus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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