About the Rüppell's Chat
Rüppell's black chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Ethiopian Highlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia from 1,800 to 2,700 metres elevation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Myrmecocichla melaena |
| Species Codes | ruecha1, RUCH, RÜCH, RBCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rüppell's Chat belong to?
The Rüppell's Chat (Myrmecocichla melaena) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rüppell's Chat?
Rüppell's black chat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Ethiopian Highlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia from 1,800 to 2,700 metres elevation....
Where can I report a Rüppell's Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Rüppell's Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruecha1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
248
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