About the Himalayan Bluetail
The Himalayan bluetail, also called the Himalayan red-flanked bush-robin or orange-flanked bush-robin, is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of Muscicapidae. While currently under review, this taxon is not current recognized as a species by BirdLife international.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Tarsiger rufilatus |
| Species Codes | himblu1, HIBR, HIBL, HBRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Bluetail belong to?
The Himalayan Bluetail (Tarsiger rufilatus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Bluetail?
The Himalayan bluetail, also called the Himalayan red-flanked bush-robin or orange-flanked bush-robin, is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of Muscicapidae. While currently un...
Where can I report a Himalayan Bluetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Bluetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code himblu1, or on iNaturalist.
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