About the African Blue Flycatcher
The African blue flycatcher or blue-crested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Stenostiridae from western and central Sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairy Flycatchers (Stenostiridae) |
| Species | Elminia longicauda |
| Species Codes | afbfly1, ABFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The African Blue Flycatcher (Elminia longicauda) belongs to the Fairy Flycatchers family (Stenostiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Blue Flycatcher?
The African blue flycatcher or blue-crested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Stenostiridae from western and central Sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a African Blue Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Blue Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afbfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
9
Species in Family
322
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