About the Brown-chested Alethe
The brown-chested alethe is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a discontinuous range of presence across the African tropical rainforest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Chamaetylas poliocephala |
| Species Codes | brcale1, BCAL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-chested Alethe belong to?
The Brown-chested Alethe (Chamaetylas poliocephala) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-chested Alethe?
The brown-chested alethe is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a discontinuous range of presence across the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Brown-chested Alethe sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-chested Alethe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brcale1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
94
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