About the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher
The black-and-white shrike-flycatcher, also known as the black-and-white flycatcher or vanga flycatcher, is a species of passerine bird found in Africa. It was placed with the wattle-eyes and batises in the family Platysteiridae but is now considered to be more closely related to the helmetshrikes and woodshrikes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae) |
| Species | Bias musicus |
| Species Codes | bawfly1, BAWF, BAWS, BAWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher belong to?
The Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher (Bias musicus) belongs to the Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies family (Vangidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher?
The black-and-white shrike-flycatcher, also known as the black-and-white flycatcher or vanga flycatcher, is a species of passerine bird found in Africa. It was placed with the wattle-eyes and batises in the family Platysteiridae but is now considered to be more closely related to the helmetshrikes a...
Where can I report a Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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