About the Schlegel's Asity
Schlegel's asity is a species of bird in the family Philepittidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is considered vulnerable by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Asities (Philepittidae) |
| Species | Philepitta schlegeli |
| Species Codes | schasi1, SCAS |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Schlegel's Asity belong to?
The Schlegel's Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) belongs to the Asities family (Philepittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Schlegel's Asity?
The Schlegel's Asity is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Schlegel's Asity?
Schlegel's asity is a species of bird in the family Philepittidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is considered vulnerable by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Schlegel's Asity sighting?
You can log sightings of Schlegel's Asity on eBird (ebird.org) using species code schasi1, or on iNaturalist.
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