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 and 4 species which occur in the Comoros.
- Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata
- Grand Comoro Flycatcher Humblotia flavirostris (E)
- African Stonechat Saxicola torquata
- Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of The Comoros
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