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Encyclopedia > Forktail
Forktails
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genera

Enicurus

The forktails are small insectivorous birds in the genus Enicurus. They were formerly in the thrush family Turdidae, but are more often now treated as part of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Their name derives from their long forked tail.


These are southeast Asian forest species principally associated with mountain forests and streams. Most nest in rock crevices, laying 2-4 eggs.


Species

  • Little Forktail, Enicurus scouleri
  • Sunda Forktail, Enicurus velatus
  • Chestnut-naped Forktail, Enicurus ruficapillus
  • Black-backed Forktail, Enicurus immaculatus
  • Slaty-backed Forktail, Enicurus schistaceus
  • White-crowned Forktail, Enicurus leschenaulti
  • Spotted Forktail, Enicurus maculatus

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OBC | publications | Forktail (53 words)
Forktail is the journal of asian ornithology published by Oriental Bird Club once a year.
Forktail back issues are available - see sales.
If you would like to write for Forktail please read Guidelines for Contributors.
The Reef Tank - Forktail Blennie / Red Sea Mimic Blennie ??? (330 words)
I found the picture of the forktail blennie at Flying Fish Express (http://www.flyingfishexpress.com/setfish.htm).
We've gotten the forktail into the shop a few times but they haven't stayed around long enough for me to get much insight into their behavior.
The first time I saw that I thought for sure the fish was a goner but he swam away quick enough when I went after him and I later observed other forktails and midas blennies do the same thing.
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