About the White-browed Shama
The white-browed shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the islands of Luzon, Marinduque and the Polillo Islands. The Visayan shama, formerly considered a subspecies, was split as a distinct species in 2021.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Copsychus luzoniensis |
| Species Codes | whbsha1, WBSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-browed Shama belong to?
The White-browed Shama (Copsychus luzoniensis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-browed Shama?
The white-browed shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the islands of Luzon, Marinduque and the Polillo Islands. The Visayan shama, formerly considered a subspecies, was split as a distinct species in 2021....
Where can I report a White-browed Shama sighting?
You can log sightings of White-browed Shama on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbsha1, or on iNaturalist.
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