Firethroat

Overview

Firethroat (Calliope pectardens) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Calliope; binomial: Calliope pectardens; authority: David, A, 1877.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: se Asia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move Firethroat and Blackthroat from Luscinia to Calliope (Sangster et al. 2010).