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Meet the Muscicapidae

A field guide to the Muscicapidae family — 355 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.

By Viralagain Updated 1 min read
Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher
Photo: Toby Austin / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Muscicapidae family is represented by 355 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They range from tiny to medium-sized. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

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