About the White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher
The white-eyed slaty flycatcher is a small passerine bird of the genus Melaenornis in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is native to the African highlands from Ethiopia and Kenya through Rwanda to eastern Zaire and Malawi. The sub-species M. f. toruensis occurs in Rwanda and Burundi and has an inconspicuous eye-ring.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Melaenornis fischeri |
| Species Codes | wheslf1, WESF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher belong to?
The White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher?
The white-eyed slaty flycatcher is a small passerine bird of the genus Melaenornis in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is native to the African highlands from Ethiopia and Kenya through Rwanda to eastern Zaire and Malawi. The sub-species M. f. toruensis occurs in Rwanda and Burundi a...
Where can I report a White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wheslf1, or on iNaturalist.
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