About the Bornean Forktail
The Bornean forktail is a small, black and white bird, with a long and deeply forked tail, in the Old World flycatcher family. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, where it occupies streamside habitats in montane primary forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Enicurus borneensis |
| Species Codes | whcfor3, BOFO, WCFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Forktail belong to?
The Bornean Forktail (Enicurus borneensis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bornean Forktail?
The Bornean forktail is a small, black and white bird, with a long and deeply forked tail, in the Old World flycatcher family. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, where it occupies streamside habitats in montane primary forest....
Where can I report a Bornean Forktail sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Forktail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcfor3, or on iNaturalist.
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