Dayak Blue Flycatcher
NameDayak Blue Flycatcher
Common NameDayak Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis montanus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsMales have deep blue upperparts, head, and throat, with a bright rufous-orange breast and flanks contrasting with a white belly. Females are duller, with blue-grey upperparts and less vibrant orange underparts, often with a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes and a rapid, chattering song, often delivered from dense cover within its forest habitat.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, inhabiting lowland and hill forests across the region, particularly in primary and mature secondary forests.
Identifying Featuresvibrant blue upperparts (male), bright rufous-orange breast and flanks (male), white belly, small size, dark bill, Bornean endemic
Description
This small, vibrant flycatcher is characterized by its striking blue upperparts and bright rufous-orange underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the understory of Bornean forests, often perching upright and darting out to catch prey.
