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Sri Lanka Shama
Copsychus leggei
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Not Evaluated
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Sri Lanka Shama (Copsychus leggei) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds).
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Habitat & Range
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Copsychus |
| Species | Copsychus leggei |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What order and family does the Sri Lanka Shama belong to?
The Sri Lanka Shama (Copsychus leggei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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