Old World Flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Muscicapidae
Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. They are mainly small arboreal insectivores. The appearance of these birds is very varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. There 274 species worldwide, three of which have occurred in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Magpie Robin* | Copsychus albospecularis | ||
| Northern Wheatear | Oenanthe oenanthe | Very rare vagrant, LC | |
| African Stonechat | Saxicola torquata | ||
| Forest Rock-Thrush* | Monticola sharpei | ||
| Benson's Rock-Thrush* | Monticola bensoni | ||
| Littoral Rock-Thrush* | Monticola imerinus |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar
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