About the Black-and-orange Flycatcher
The black-and-orange flycatcher or black-and-rufous flycatcher is a species of flycatcher endemic to the central and southern Western Ghats, the Nilgiris and Palni hill ranges in southern India. It is unique among the Ficedula flycatchers in having rufous coloration on its back and prior to molecular studies was suggested to be related to the chats and thrushes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Ficedula nigrorufa |
| Species Codes | barfly1, BAOF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-orange Flycatcher belong to?
The Black-and-orange Flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-orange Flycatcher?
The black-and-orange flycatcher or black-and-rufous flycatcher is a species of flycatcher endemic to the central and southern Western Ghats, the Nilgiris and Palni hill ranges in southern India. It is unique among the Ficedula flycatchers in having rufous coloration on its back and prior to molecula...
Where can I report a Black-and-orange Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-orange Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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