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Qilian Bluetail
Tarsiger albocoeruleus
Qilian Bluetail (Tarsiger albocoeruleus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Qilian Bluetail (Tarsiger albocoeruleus) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Tarsiger
- Species albocoeruleus
Where it lives
North-central China (northeastern Qinghai, northern Gansu, Shanxi, and Beijing)
Quick facts
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Qilian Bluetail (Tarsiger albocoeruleus) is a member of the Muscicapidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL nc China (ne Qinghai, n Gansu, Shanxi, and Beijing).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Qilian Bluetail live?
The Qilian Bluetail is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL nc China (ne Qinghai, n Gansu, Shanxi, and Beijing).
What family does the Qilian Bluetail belong to?
The Qilian Bluetail (Tarsiger albocoeruleus) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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