About the White-vented Shama
The white-vented shama is a species of bird in the chat and flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Palawan, Balabac and Calamian islands in the Philippines. Along with the Black shama, White-browed shama and Visayan shama are the four endemic shamas of the country.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Copsychus niger |
| Species Codes | whvsha1, WVSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-vented Shama belong to?
The White-vented Shama (Copsychus niger) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-vented Shama?
The white-vented shama is a species of bird in the chat and flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Palawan, Balabac and Calamian islands in the Philippines. Along with the Black shama, White-browed shama and Visayan shama are the four endemic shamas of the country....
Where can I report a White-vented Shama sighting?
You can log sightings of White-vented Shama on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whvsha1, or on iNaturalist.
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