About the Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher
The Nicobar jungle flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It was once considered a subspecies of the brown-chested jungle flycatcher.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cyornis nicobaricus |
| Species Codes | nicjuf1, NJFL, NIJF |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher belong to?
The Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher (Cyornis nicobaricus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher?
The Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher?
The Nicobar jungle flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It was once considered a subspecies of...
Where can I report a Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nicjuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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