About the Sapphire Flycatcher
The sapphire flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Ficedula sapphira |
| Species Codes | sapfly1, SAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sapphire Flycatcher belong to?
The Sapphire Flycatcher (Ficedula sapphira) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sapphire Flycatcher?
The sapphire flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Sapphire Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Sapphire Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sapfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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