About the Yellow-rumped Flycatcher
The yellow-rumped flycatcher, also known as Korean flycatcher or tricolor flycatcher, is a species of flycatcher found in eastern Asia. A distinctive species with almost no look-alike other than the narcissus flycatcher. It breeds in eastern Asia including parts of Mongolia, Transbaikal, southern China, Korea and western Japan. They winter in parts of the Malay Peninsula and South Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Ficedula zanthopygia |
| Species Codes | korfly1, YRFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-rumped Flycatcher belong to?
The Yellow-rumped Flycatcher (Ficedula zanthopygia) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-rumped Flycatcher?
The yellow-rumped flycatcher, also known as Korean flycatcher or tricolor flycatcher, is a species of flycatcher found in eastern Asia. A distinctive species with almost no look-alike other than the narcissus flycatcher. It breeds in eastern Asia including parts of Mongolia, Transbaikal, southern Ch...
Where can I report a Yellow-rumped Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-rumped Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code korfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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