About the Tractrac Chat
The tractrac chat is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is a common resident breeder in southernmost Angola, western Namibia and western South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Emarginata tractrac |
| Species Codes | tracha1, TRCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tractrac Chat belong to?
The Tractrac Chat (Emarginata tractrac) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tractrac Chat?
The tractrac chat is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is a common resident breeder in southernmost Angola, western Namibia and western South Africa....
Where can I report a Tractrac Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Tractrac Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tracha1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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