About the Little Forktail
The little forktail is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. The specific name commemorates Dr. John Scouler of Glasgow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Enicurus scouleri |
| Species Codes | litfor1, LIFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Forktail belong to?
The Little Forktail (Enicurus scouleri) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Little Forktail?
The little forktail is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. The specific name commemorates Dr. John Scouler of Glasgow....
Where can I report a Little Forktail sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Forktail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litfor1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
727
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