About the Firethroat
The firethroat also known as David's rubythroat or Père David's orangethroat is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae, found in western and central parts of China. It breeds in Sichuan, China, and winters primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Its wintering range spans across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Tibet and Myanmar. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Calliope pectardens |
| Species Codes | fireth1, FIRE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Firethroat belong to?
The Firethroat (Calliope pectardens) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Firethroat?
The firethroat also known as David's rubythroat or Père David's orangethroat is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae, found in western and central parts of China. It breeds in Sichuan, China, and winters primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Its wintering range spans across Banglad...
Where can I report a Firethroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Firethroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fireth1, or on iNaturalist.
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