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Herero Chat
Namibornis herero
Herero Chat (Namibornis herero) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Herero Chat (Namibornis herero) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Africa.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Namibornis
- Species herero
Quick facts
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Herero Chat (Namibornis herero) belongs to the Muscicapidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF sw Angola through w Namibia.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 174,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Herero Chat live?
The Herero Chat is found across Africa with a range covering AF sw Angola through w Namibia.
What family does the Herero Chat belong to?
The Herero Chat (Namibornis herero) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Herero Chat make?
1 real field recording of the Herero Chat — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Herero Chat's range?
The Herero Chat has a mapped global range of about 174,000 km².
Conservation
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