About the Northern Anteater-Chat
The anteater chat or northern anteater-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It range extends across the Sahel and the East African montane forests. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Myrmecocichla aethiops |
| Species Codes | noacha1, NACH, ANCH, NOAC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Anteater-Chat belong to?
The Northern Anteater-Chat (Myrmecocichla aethiops) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Anteater-Chat?
The anteater chat or northern anteater-chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It range extends across the Sahel and the East African montane forests. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grasslan...
Where can I report a Northern Anteater-Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Anteater-Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code noacha1, or on iNaturalist.
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