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Bornean Forktail

Enicurus borneensis

Bornean Forktail (Enicurus borneensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Bornean Forktail (Enicurus borneensis) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
  4. Genus Enicurus
  5. Species borneensis

Where it lives

Montane Borneo

Quick facts

Family
Muscicapidae

Biology & behaviour

The Bornean Forktail (Enicurus borneensis) is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Borneo.

Songs & calls

Bornean Forktail — Duet, song

Recorded by Daan Drukker Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Bornean Forktail live?

The Bornean Forktail is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Borneo.

What family does the Bornean Forktail belong to?

The Bornean Forktail (Enicurus borneensis) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What sound does the Bornean Forktail make?

1 real field recording of the Bornean Forktail — including its duet — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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