Banggai Jungle Flycatcher
NameBanggai Jungle Flycatcher
Common NameBanggai Jungle Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis pelingensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with the head appearing slightly darker. Underparts are paler, a grayish-brown, contrasting with a distinct whitish throat and belly. The eyes are dark, and the bill is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of thin, high-pitched whistles and soft 'tseep' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Banggai Islands (Peling, Banggai, and Labobo) off the eastern coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-brown plumage, Whitish throat and belly, Dark eye, Endemic to Banggai Islands
Description
The Banggai Jungle Flycatcher is a small, rather drab flycatcher found in the understory of lowland forests. It is typically shy and inconspicuous, foraging for insects among dense vegetation.
