About the Fiscal Flycatcher
The fiscal flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is the only species placed in the genus Sigelus. It is a resident breeder in Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland, and a vagrant to Namibia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sigelus silens |
| Species Codes | fisfly1, FIFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fiscal Flycatcher belong to?
The Fiscal Flycatcher (Sigelus silens) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fiscal Flycatcher?
The fiscal flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is the only species placed in the genus Sigelus. It is a resident breeder in Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland, and a vagrant to Namibia....
Where can I report a Fiscal Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Fiscal Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fisfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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