About the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike
The black-winged flycatcher-shrike is a species of bird in the flycatcher-shrike genus, Hemipus. It is usually placed in the Vangidae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula and the Greater Sunda Islands. Its natural habitats are lowland forests and sometimes swamps and mangroves. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae) |
| Species | Hemipus hirundinaceus |
| Species Codes | bwfshr2, BWFS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike belong to?
The Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus hirundinaceus) belongs to the Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies family (Vangidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike?
The black-winged flycatcher-shrike is a species of bird in the flycatcher-shrike genus, Hemipus. It is usually placed in the Vangidae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula and the Greater Sunda Islands. Its natural habitats are lowland forests and sometimes swamps and mangroves. The International Unio...
Where can I report a Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bwfshr2, or on iNaturalist.
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