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Silverbird

Empidornis semipartitus

Silverbird (Empidornis semipartitus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

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The Silverbird (Empidornis semipartitus) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Africa.

Where it fits

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

Where it lives

Western Sudan to western Kenya and northern Tanzania

Quick facts

Family
Muscicapidae

Biology & behaviour

The Silverbird (Empidornis semipartitus) is a member of the Muscicapidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w Sudan to w Kenya and n Tanzania.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 663,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Silverbird live?

The Silverbird is found across Africa with a range covering AF w Sudan to w Kenya and n Tanzania.

What family does the Silverbird belong to?

The Silverbird (Empidornis semipartitus) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

How large is the Silverbird's range?

The Silverbird has a mapped global range of about 663,000 km².

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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