Cryptic Flycatcher
NameCryptic Flycatcher
Common NameCryptic Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula crypta
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly warm brown, contrasting slightly with paler, often rufous-tinged underparts. It has a distinctive pale or whitish eye-ring and a short, dark bill. Sexes are similar in appearance.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tseet' calls. Its song is typically a simple, short series of notes, often described as thin and somewhat mournful.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, primarily found in montane forests on the island of Mindanao and several smaller associated islands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain warm brown plumage, Prominent pale eye-ring, Short dark bill, Secretive behavior in forest undergrowth
Description
The Cryptic Flycatcher is a small, rather plain Old World flycatcher characterized by its warm brown plumage. It typically perches quietly in the undergrowth of montane forests, sallying out to catch insects. Its secretive nature makes it challenging to observe.
