Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher
NameBrown-chested Jungle Flycatcher
Common NameBrown-chested Jungle Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis brunneatus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a pale throat and a distinct brownish wash on the breast. The belly is whitish, and it has a large dark eye, sometimes with a faint pale eye-ring. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically soft, high-pitched whistles or thin, trilling notes, often delivered from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds in northeastern China and Korea, migrating south to winter in Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It prefers dense lowland forests and secondary growth.
Identifying FeaturesDrab olive-brown plumage, Brownish wash on chest, Large dark eye, Slender bill, Shy, skulking behavior in undergrowth
Description
This small, drab flycatcher is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and a brownish wash across its chest. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging for insects in the dense undergrowth of forests. Its quiet demeanor and cryptic plumage make it challenging to spot.
