About the Bocage's Akalat
The Bocage's Akalat (Sheppardia bocagei) is a species of bird in the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bocaka11 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sheppardia bocagei |
| Species Codes | bocaka11, BOAK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bocage's Akalat belong to?
The Bocage's Akalat (Sheppardia bocagei) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bocage's Akalat?
The Bocage's Akalat is a member of the Old World Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Bocage's Akalat sighting?
You can log sightings of Bocage's Akalat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bocaka11, or on iNaturalist.