About the African Dusky Flycatcher
The African Dusky Flycatcher (Muscicapa adusta) is a species of bird in the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afdfly1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Muscicapa adusta |
| Species Codes | afdfly1, ADFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Dusky Flycatcher belong to?
The African Dusky Flycatcher (Muscicapa adusta) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Dusky Flycatcher?
The African Dusky Flycatcher is a member of the Old World Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Dusky Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Dusky Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afdfly1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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