About the African Crested Flycatcher
The blue-mantled crested flycatcher or African crested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found in eastern and south-eastern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Trochocercus cyanomelas |
| Species Codes | afcfly1, BMCF, ECFL, ACFL, EACF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Crested Flycatcher belong to?
The African Crested Flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Crested Flycatcher?
The blue-mantled crested flycatcher or African crested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found in eastern and south-eastern Africa....
Where can I report a African Crested Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Crested Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afcfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
105
Species in Family
410
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