Bundok Flycatcher
NameBundok Flycatcher
Common NameBundok Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula luzoniensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark grey crown and upperparts, with a distinctive rufous-orange wash on the lores, cheeks, and throat. The belly and vent are white, contrasting with the darker upperparts and rufous face. Wings and tail are brownish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee' calls, often given singly or in short series. It may also produce a soft, sibilant song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on several islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Negros, Panay, and others. It typically inhabits montane and mossy forests at elevations above 1000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Grey upperparts, Rufous-orange face and throat, White belly, Upright posture, Found in montane forests of the Philippines
Description
The Bundok Flycatcher is a small passerine bird characterized by its upright posture. It typically perches quietly in the understory of montane forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight. This species is endemic to the Philippines.
