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Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher
Eumyias hoevelli
Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher (Eumyias hoevelli) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher (Eumyias hoevelli) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Eumyias
- Species hoevelli
Quick facts
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher (Eumyias hoevelli) is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane c, se Sulawesi.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher live?
The Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane c, se Sulawesi.
What family does the Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher (Eumyias hoevelli) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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