Slaty-backed Flycatcher
Ficedula erithacus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusFicedula (Ficedula Flycatchers)
- SpeciesFicedula erithacus (Slaty-backed Flycatcher)
About the Slaty-backed Flycatcher
The slaty-backed flycatcher (Ficedula erithacus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the eastern Himalayas, central China, Yunnan; it winters to northern Indochina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
It is omnivorous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Slaty-backed Flycatcher in Langtang National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 4 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 5 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Slaty-backed Flycatcher in Langtang National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Slaty-backed Flycatcher sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Slaty-backed Flycatcher in Langtang National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Slaty-backed Flycatcher in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.