Asian Brown Flycatcher
NameAsian Brown Flycatcher
Common NameAsian Brown Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa dauurica
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, contrasting with a whitish throat and pale greyish-brown breast and flanks, transitioning to a white belly. It features a prominent white eye-ring and a dark bill with a pale base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft 'tsip' or 'tseet' call and a simple, high-pitched song, often delivered from a hidden perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and parts of India.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Upright posture, Plain brown upperparts, Pale underparts, Prominent white eye-ring, Short, broad bill
Description
The Asian Brown Flycatcher is a small, rather plain-looking passerine bird known for its upright posture while perching. It is an active insectivore, often sallying from a perch to catch insects in flight.
