About the Verditer Flycatcher
The verditer flycatcher is an Old World flycatcher It is found from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra. This species is named after its distinctive shade of copper-sulphate blue and has a dark patch between the eyes and above the bill base. The adult males are intense blue on all areas of the body, except for the black eye-patch and grey vent. Adult females and sub-adults are lighter blue.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Eumyias thalassinus |
| Species Codes | verfly4, VEFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Verditer Flycatcher belong to?
The Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Verditer Flycatcher?
The verditer flycatcher is an Old World flycatcher It is found from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra. This species is named after its distinctive shade of copper-sulphate blue and has a dark patch between the eyes and above the bill base. The adult males are intense blue on all areas ...
Where can I report a Verditer Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Verditer Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code verfly4, or on iNaturalist.
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