Dark-sided flycatcher
Muscicapa sibirica
The dark-sided flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica) is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Muscicapa in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
About the Dark-sided flycatcher
The dark-sided flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica) is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Muscicapa in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a wide breeding distribution in the East Palearctic with northern birds migrating south for the winter. It is also known as the Siberian flycatcher or sooty flycatcher, the latter name is also used for the sooty flycatcher (Artomyias infuscata) of Africa.
Fun Facts About Dark-sided flycatcher
- It has a wide breeding distribution in the East Palearctic with northern birds migrating south for the winter.
Conservation Status
The Dark-sided flycatcher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Muscicapidae |
| Genus | Muscicapa |
| Species | Muscicapa sibirica |
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