About the Böhm's Flycatcher
Böhm's flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the Old world flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Myopornis. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa from Angola to Tanzania, Malawi and south Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is named after German zoologist Richard Böhm.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Myopornis boehmi |
| Species Codes | boefly1, BOFL, BÖFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Böhm's Flycatcher belong to?
The Böhm's Flycatcher (Myopornis boehmi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Böhm's Flycatcher?
Böhm's flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the Old world flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Myopornis. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa from Angola to Tanzania, Malawi and south Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It i...
Where can I report a Böhm's Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Böhm's Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code boefly1, or on iNaturalist.
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