About the Dark-sided Flycatcher
The dark-sided flycatcher is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Muscicapa in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a wide breeding distribution in the East Palearctic with northern birds migrating south for the winter. It is also known as the Siberian flycatcher or sooty flycatcher, the latter name is also used for the sooty flycatcher of Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Muscicapa sibirica |
| Species Codes | dasfly, DSFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-sided Flycatcher belong to?
The Dark-sided Flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dark-sided Flycatcher?
The dark-sided flycatcher is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Muscicapa in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a wide breeding distribution in the East Palearctic with northern birds migrating south for the winter. It is also known as the Siberian flycatcher or sooty fl...
Where can I report a Dark-sided Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-sided Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dasfly, or on iNaturalist.
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