About the Taiwan Whistling-Thrush
The Taiwan Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus insularis) 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 fowthr1 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 insularis |
| Species Codes | fowthr1, TWTH, TAWT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taiwan Whistling-Thrush belong to?
The Taiwan Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus insularis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Taiwan Whistling-Thrush?
The Taiwan 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 Taiwan Whistling-Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Taiwan Whistling-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fowthr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
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