About the Short-tailed Akalat
The Short-tailed Akalat (Sheppardia poensis) is a species of bird in the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code shtaka2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Sheppardia poensis |
| Species Codes | shtaka2, STAK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Akalat belong to?
The Short-tailed Akalat (Sheppardia poensis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Akalat?
The Short-tailed Akalat is a member of the Old World Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Short-tailed Akalat sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Akalat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtaka2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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