About the Mindanao Jungle Flycatcher
The slaty-backed jungle flycatcher, also known as the Goodfellow's jungle flycatcher or the Mindanao jungle flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the island of Mindanao. The specific epithet honours the British zoological collector Walter Goodfellow. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Vauriella goodfellowi |
| Species Codes | minjuf1, SBJF, MJFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Jungle Flycatcher belong to?
The Mindanao Jungle Flycatcher (Vauriella goodfellowi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mindanao Jungle Flycatcher?
The slaty-backed jungle flycatcher, also known as the Goodfellow's jungle flycatcher or the Mindanao jungle flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the island of Mindanao. The specific epithet honours the British...
Where can I report a Mindanao Jungle Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Jungle Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code minjuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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