Black-banded Flycatcher
NameBlack-banded Flycatcher
Common NameBlack-banded Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula timorensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, nape, and upperparts. A prominent white patch covers the chin and upper breast, bordered below by a broad black band. The belly is greyish-white, and the flanks are rufous-chestnut. Females are similar but duller with browner tones.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, slightly trilling whistle, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Timor and Wetar in Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresblack head, white throat, broad black breast band, rufous flanks, small size
Description
This small, striking flycatcher is characterized by its glossy black head, white throat, and a prominent black breast band. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the understory of forests on the islands of Timor and Wetar.
