About the Palawan Flycatcher
The Palawan flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the region of Palawan. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Ficedula platenae |
| Species Codes | palfly1, PAFL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palawan Flycatcher belong to?
The Palawan Flycatcher (Ficedula platenae) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Palawan Flycatcher?
The Palawan Flycatcher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Palawan Flycatcher?
The Palawan flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the region of Palawan. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Palawan Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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