About the Ashy Flycatcher
The ashy flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, excluding the drier areas of South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, where it inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and savanna. It has a disputed generic placement, with different authorities variously putting it in Muscicapa, Fraseria, or other genera. Ashy flycatchers are mostly grey in colour, with pale grey or white underparts, and display no sexual dimorphism.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Fraseria caerulescens |
| Species Codes | ashfly1, ASFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy Flycatcher belong to?
The Ashy Flycatcher (Fraseria caerulescens) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ashy Flycatcher?
The ashy flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, excluding the drier areas of South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, where it inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, a...
Where can I report a Ashy Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ashfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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