About the Herero Chat
The Herero chat is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Muscicapidae, the chats and Old World flycatchers. It is the only species in the monospecific genus Namibornis and it has a restricted range in southwestern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Namibornis herero |
| Species Codes | hercha1, HECH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Herero Chat belong to?
The Herero Chat (Namibornis herero) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Herero Chat?
The Herero chat is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Muscicapidae, the chats and Old World flycatchers. It is the only species in the monospecific genus Namibornis and it has a restricted range in southwestern Africa....
Where can I report a Herero Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Herero Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hercha1, or on iNaturalist.
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