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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
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Empidornis
- Species semipartitus
Quick facts
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
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
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