About the White-tailed Crested Flycatcher
The white-tailed crested flycatcher is a species of bird in the flycatcher family Stenostiridae. It has a discontinuous distribution in eastern Africa. There are three subspecies, E. a. albonotata of central Kenya, and Uganda through to south west Tanzania; E. a. subvaerulea, which ranges from southern Kenya to Malawi and E. a. swynnertoni of Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairy Flycatchers (Stenostiridae) |
| Species | Elminia albonotata |
| Species Codes | wtcfly1, WTCF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Crested Flycatcher belong to?
The White-tailed Crested Flycatcher (Elminia albonotata) belongs to the Fairy Flycatchers family (Stenostiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Crested Flycatcher?
The white-tailed crested flycatcher is a species of bird in the flycatcher family Stenostiridae. It has a discontinuous distribution in eastern Africa. There are three subspecies, E. a. albonotata of central Kenya, and Uganda through to south west Tanzania; E. a. subvaerulea, which ranges from south...
Where can I report a White-tailed Crested Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Crested Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wtcfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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