About the Slaty-backed Forktail
The slaty-backed forktail is a species of forktail in the family Muscicapidae. A slim, medium-sized forktail, it is distinguished from similar species by its slate grey forehead, crown, and mantle. It has a long and deeply forked tail banded in black and white, a white rump, and a white bar across its primary feathers; the rest of the plumage is predominantly white. The sexes look alike. The bird frequents the edges of fast-flowing streams and rivers, where it hunts small invertebrates by hopping among rocks or flying out over the water. It breeds between February and July, laying 3–4 pinkish, bluish, or white eggs; both sexes incubate the eggs.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Enicurus schistaceus |
| Species Codes | slbfor1, SBFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty-backed Forktail belong to?
The Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Slaty-backed Forktail?
The slaty-backed forktail is a species of forktail in the family Muscicapidae. A slim, medium-sized forktail, it is distinguished from similar species by its slate grey forehead, crown, and mantle. It has a long and deeply forked tail banded in black and white, a white rump, and a white bar across i...
Where can I report a Slaty-backed Forktail sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty-backed Forktail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbfor1, or on iNaturalist.