About the Southern Black-Flycatcher
The southern black flycatcher is a small passerine bird of the genus Melaenornis in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, native to open and lightly wooded areas of eastern and southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Melaenornis pammelaina |
| Species Codes | sobfly1, SOBF, SBFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Black-Flycatcher belong to?
The Southern Black-Flycatcher (Melaenornis pammelaina) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Black-Flycatcher?
The southern black flycatcher is a small passerine bird of the genus Melaenornis in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, native to open and lightly wooded areas of eastern and southern Africa....
Where can I report a Southern Black-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Black-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sobfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
2,351
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