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Ussher’s Flycatcher

Artomyias ussheri

Ussher's Flycatcher (Artomyias ussheri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

The Ussher’s Flycatcher (Artomyias ussheri) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Africa.

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Where it fits

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

Where it lives

Guinea Bissau and Guinea to Nigeria

Quick facts

Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Ussher’s Flycatcher (Artomyias ussheri) belongs to the Muscicapidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Guinea Bissau and Guinea to Nigeria.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Ussher’s Flycatcher live?

The Ussher’s Flycatcher is found across Africa with a range covering AF Guinea Bissau and Guinea to Nigeria.

What family does the Ussher’s Flycatcher belong to?

The Ussher’s Flycatcher (Artomyias ussheri) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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