About the African Shrike-flycatcher
The African shrike-flycatcher or red-eyed shrike-flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Megabyas.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae) |
| Species | Megabyas flammulatus |
| Species Codes | afrshf1, SHFL, ASFL, AFSF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Shrike-flycatcher belong to?
The African Shrike-flycatcher (Megabyas flammulatus) belongs to the Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies family (Vangidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Shrike-flycatcher?
The African shrike-flycatcher or red-eyed shrike-flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Megabyas....
Where can I report a African Shrike-flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Shrike-flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrshf1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies 40 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
40
Species in Family
76
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