About the Cryptic Flycatcher
The cryptic flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the island of Mindanao. Its natural habitat is tropical moist mid-montane forests from 600 - 1,500 meters.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Ficedula crypta |
| Species Codes | rutfly7, CRFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cryptic Flycatcher belong to?
The Cryptic Flycatcher (Ficedula crypta) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cryptic Flycatcher?
The cryptic flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines only being found in the island of Mindanao. Its natural habitat is tropical moist mid-montane forests from 600 - 1,500 meters....
Where can I report a Cryptic Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Cryptic Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutfly7, or on iNaturalist.
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