About the Fairy Flycatcher
The fairy flycatcher or fairy warbler is a small passerine bird. Formerly placed in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, it is now separated with some other "odd flycatchers" as the new family Stenostiridae. It is the only member of the genus Stenostira.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairy Flycatchers (Stenostiridae) |
| Species | Stenostira scita |
| Species Codes | faifly1, FAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fairy Flycatcher belong to?
The Fairy Flycatcher (Stenostira scita) belongs to the Fairy Flycatchers family (Stenostiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fairy Flycatcher?
The fairy flycatcher or fairy warbler is a small passerine bird. Formerly placed in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, it is now separated with some other \"odd flycatchers\" as the new family Stenostiridae. It is the only member of the genus Stenostira....
Where can I report a Fairy Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Fairy Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code faifly1, or on iNaturalist.
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