About the Gray-winged Robin-Chat
The grey-winged robin-chat or grey-winged akalat is a bird in the family Muscicapidae. The species was first described by Anton Reichenow in 1892.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sheppardia polioptera |
| Species Codes | gywroc1, GWRC, GWRO, GWAK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-winged Robin-Chat belong to?
The Gray-winged Robin-Chat (Sheppardia polioptera) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-winged Robin-Chat?
The grey-winged robin-chat or grey-winged akalat is a bird in the family Muscicapidae. The species was first described by Anton Reichenow in 1892....
Where can I report a Gray-winged Robin-Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-winged Robin-Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gywroc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
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