About the Chestnut-naped Forktail
The chestnut-naped forktail is a species of bird in the flycatcher and chat family Muscicapidae. The species is monotypic, having no subspecies. It is found in Sundaland, in southern Burma and Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia, as well as Sumatra and Borneo. The species is not migratory.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Enicurus ruficapillus |
| Species Codes | chnfor1, CNFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-naped Forktail belong to?
The Chestnut-naped Forktail (Enicurus ruficapillus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-naped Forktail?
The chestnut-naped forktail is a species of bird in the flycatcher and chat family Muscicapidae. The species is monotypic, having no subspecies. It is found in Sundaland, in southern Burma and Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia, as well as Sumatra and Borneo. The species is not migratory....
Where can I report a Chestnut-naped Forktail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-naped Forktail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chnfor1, or on iNaturalist.
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