About the Swamp Flycatcher
The swamp flycatcher or swamp alseonax is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. Its range stretches east across the Sudan (region) and south towards Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and swamps.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Muscicapa aquatica |
| Species Codes | swafly3, SWFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swamp Flycatcher belong to?
The Swamp Flycatcher (Muscicapa aquatica) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swamp Flycatcher?
The swamp flycatcher or swamp alseonax is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. Its range stretches east across the Sudan (region) and south towards Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and swamps....
Where can I report a Swamp Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Swamp Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swafly3, or on iNaturalist.
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