About the Familiar Chat
The familiar chat is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is a common resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara in rocky and mountainous habitat and around human habitation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe familiaris |
| Species Codes | famcha1, FACH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Familiar Chat belong to?
The Familiar Chat (Oenanthe familiaris) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Familiar Chat?
The familiar chat is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is a common resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara in rocky and mountainous habitat and around human habitation....
Where can I report a Familiar Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Familiar Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code famcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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