Pale-chinned Flycatcher

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Pale-chinned Flycatcher (<em>Cyornis poliogenys</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cyornis; binomial: Cyornis poliogenys; authority: Brooks, WE, 1880.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Cyornis poliogenys from Pale-chinned Blue Flycatcher to Pale-chinned Flycatcher to align with other major world bird lists.

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