About the Black Shama
The Black shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Cebu, Philippines where it is known locally as "Siloy".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Copsychus cebuensis |
| Species Codes | blasha1, BLSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Shama belong to?
The Black Shama (Copsychus cebuensis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Shama?
The Black shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Cebu, Philippines where it is known locally as \"Siloy\"....
Where can I report a Black Shama sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Shama on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blasha1, or on iNaturalist.
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