About the Sooty Flycatcher
The sooty flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old world flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Artomyias fuliginosa |
| Species Codes | soofly1, SOFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Flycatcher belong to?
The Sooty Flycatcher (Artomyias fuliginosa) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Flycatcher?
The sooty flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old world flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural hab...
Where can I report a Sooty Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soofly1, or on iNaturalist.
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