Cerulean Paradise-Flycatcher
NameCerulean Paradise-Flycatcher
Common NameCerulean Paradise-Flycatcher
Scientific NameEutrichomyias rowleyi
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUniform cerulean blue plumage, slightly paler on the belly and undertail coverts. The bill and legs are black. It has a small crest that is often not prominently visible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, high-pitched, whistled notes, often described as a 'wee-tew-tew' or 'twee-twee-twee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Sangihe Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its range is extremely restricted to a few remaining forest patches on the island.
Identifying Featuresuniform cerulean blue plumage, relatively long tail, black bill and legs, small size, endemic to Sangihe Island
Description
This small, striking flycatcher is entirely cerulean blue, with a slightly paler underside and a relatively long tail. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the mid-story of primary lowland and hill forests.
