Böhm's Flycatcher

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Böhm's Flycatcher (<em>Myopornis boehmi</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Böhm's Flycatcher (Myopornis boehmi) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Myopornis; binomial: Myopornis boehmi; authority: (Reichenow, 1884).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move Böhm's Flycatcher from Muscicapa to Bradornis (Voelker et al. 2016; (Zhao M et al. 2023). Move (15.1) Böhm's Flycatcher from Bradornis to the resurrected genus Myopornis based on genetic distance supported by differences in morphology, ecology and behaviour (HBW/BirdLife 2024).

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