About the Mocking Cliff-Chat
The mocking cliff chat, mocking chat or cliff chat, is a species of chat in the family Muscicapidae which occurs in rocky habitats in much of eastern Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Thamnolaea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris |
| Species Codes | moccha1, MCCC, MOCC, MCCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mocking Cliff-Chat belong to?
The Mocking Cliff-Chat (Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mocking Cliff-Chat?
The mocking cliff chat, mocking chat or cliff chat, is a species of chat in the family Muscicapidae which occurs in rocky habitats in much of eastern Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Thamnolaea....
Where can I report a Mocking Cliff-Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Mocking Cliff-Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moccha1, or on iNaturalist.
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