About the Short-tailed Akalat
The short-tailed akalat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It has a scattered range throughout Central Africa. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sheppardia poensis |
| Species Codes | shtaka2, STAK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Akalat belong to?
The Short-tailed Akalat (Sheppardia poensis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Akalat?
The short-tailed akalat is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It has a scattered range throughout Central Africa. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Akalat sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Akalat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtaka2, or on iNaturalist.
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