About the Blackstart
The blackstart is a chat found in desert regions in North Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. It is resident throughout its range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe melanura |
| Species Codes | blacks1, BLAC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blackstart belong to?
The Blackstart (Oenanthe melanura) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blackstart?
The blackstart is a chat found in desert regions in North Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. It is resident throughout its range....
Where can I report a Blackstart sighting?
You can log sightings of Blackstart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blacks1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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