About the Eastern Nicator
The eastern nicator is a species of songbird in the family Nicatoridae. It is found in Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It occurs south to around Mtunzini in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and is regularly reported from lowland areas north through to east Africa, including inland areas along the Zambezi River.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nicators (Nicatoridae) |
| Species | Nicator gularis |
| Species Codes | easnic1, EANI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Nicator belong to?
The Eastern Nicator (Nicator gularis) belongs to the Nicators family (Nicatoridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Nicator?
The eastern nicator is a species of songbird in the family Nicatoridae. It is found in Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. I...
Where can I report a Eastern Nicator sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Nicator on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easnic1, or on iNaturalist.
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