About the White-gorgeted Flycatcher
The white-gorgeted flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was formerly placed in the genus Ficedula.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Anthipes monileger |
| Species Codes | whgfly1, WGFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-gorgeted Flycatcher belong to?
The White-gorgeted Flycatcher (Anthipes monileger) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-gorgeted Flycatcher?
The white-gorgeted flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was formerly placed in the genus Fic...
Where can I report a White-gorgeted Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of White-gorgeted Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whgfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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