About the Small Niltava
The small niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Niltava macgrigoriae |
| Species Codes | smanil1, SMNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Small Niltava belong to?
The Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Small Niltava?
The small niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Small Niltava sighting?
You can log sightings of Small Niltava on eBird (ebird.org) using species code smanil1, or on iNaturalist.
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