About the Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush
The Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus blighi) 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 ceywht1 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 | Myophonus blighi |
| Species Codes | ceywht1, SLWT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush belong to?
The Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus blighi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush?
The Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush 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 Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ceywht1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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