About the East Coast Akalat
The East Coast Akalat (Sheppardia gunningi) is a species of bird in the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code eacaka1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sheppardia gunningi |
| Species Codes | eacaka1, ECAK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the East Coast Akalat belong to?
The East Coast Akalat (Sheppardia gunningi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the East Coast Akalat?
The East Coast Akalat is a member of the Old World Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a East Coast Akalat sighting?
You can log sightings of East Coast Akalat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eacaka1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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