Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher

Culicicapa ceylonensis · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
gyhcaf1, GHCF

About the Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher

The grey-headed canary-flycatcher, sometimes known as the grey-headed flycatcher, is a species of small flycatcher-like bird found in tropical Asia. It has a square crest, a grey hood and yellow underparts. They are found mainly in forested habitats where they often join other birds in mixed-species foraging flocks. Pairs are often seen as they forage for insects by making flycatcher-like sallies and calling aloud. Several subspecies are recognized within their wide distribution range. In the past the genus Culicicapa was considered to be an Old World flycatcher but studies have found them to belong to a new family designated as the Stenostiridae or fairy flycatchers that include the African genera Stenostira and Elminia.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyFairy Flycatchers (Stenostiridae)
SpeciesCulicicapa ceylonensis
Species Codesgyhcaf1, GHCF

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher belong to?

The Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis) belongs to the Fairy Flycatchers family (Stenostiridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher?

The grey-headed canary-flycatcher, sometimes known as the grey-headed flycatcher, is a species of small flycatcher-like bird found in tropical Asia. It has a square crest, a grey hood and yellow underparts. They are found mainly in forested habitats where they often join other birds in mixed-species...

Where can I report a Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher sighting?

You can log sightings of Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhcaf1, or on iNaturalist.