About the Shiny Whistling-Thrush
The shiny whistling thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the Barisan Mountains in Sumatra.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Myophonus melanurus |
| Species Codes | shwthr1, SHWT, SWTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shiny Whistling-Thrush belong to?
The Shiny Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus melanurus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Shiny Whistling-Thrush?
The shiny whistling thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the Barisan Mountains in Sumatra....
Where can I report a Shiny Whistling-Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Shiny Whistling-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shwthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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