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, of course, from a 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 list:
- 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