Dull-blue Flycatcher
NameDull-blue Flycatcher
Common NameDull-blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameEumyias sordidus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull blue-grey, with a brighter, more intense blue on the forehead and crown. Blackish lores, dark eyes, and a black, broad bill. Underparts are paler grey.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, high-pitched whistles and trills, often concluding with a slightly descending note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
Identifying FeaturesDull blue-grey plumage, Brighter blue forehead and crown, Black lores, Small, plump body, Black, broad bill
Description
This small, rather plump flycatcher exhibits a distinctive dull blue-grey plumage, with a brighter blue on its forehead and crown. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests.
