About the East Coast Akalat
The east coast akalat or Gunning's robin is a small passerine bird which can be found in the east of Africa from Kenya to Mozambique, and is named after J. W. B. Gunning.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sheppardia gunningi |
| Species Codes | eacaka1, ECAK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the East Coast Akalat belong to?
The East Coast Akalat (Sheppardia gunningi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the East Coast Akalat?
The east coast akalat or Gunning's robin is a small passerine bird which can be found in the east of Africa from Kenya to Mozambique, and is named after J. W. B. Gunning....
Where can I report a East Coast Akalat sighting?
You can log sightings of East Coast Akalat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eacaka1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
Spotted a East Coast Akalat?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!