About the Fire-crested Alethe
The fire-crested alethe is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in central Africa, from Nigeria to Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Alethe castanea |
| Species Codes | ficale2, FCAL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fire-crested Alethe belong to?
The Fire-crested Alethe (Alethe castanea) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fire-crested Alethe?
The fire-crested alethe is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in central Africa, from Nigeria to Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Fire-crested Alethe sighting?
You can log sightings of Fire-crested Alethe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ficale2, or on iNaturalist.
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