Eyebrowed Jungle-Flycatcher
NameEyebrowed Jungle-Flycatcher
Common NameEyebrowed Jungle-Flycatcher
Scientific NameVauriella ruficrissa
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium above the eye. The throat and belly are whitish, with a rufous-brown wash on the breast and flanks.
Vocalization / CallDescribed as a soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, sometimes a short, simple song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, found in montane regions.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, plain brown upperparts, rufous wash on breast/flanks, small size
Description
A small, rather plain brown flycatcher with a distinctive white supercilium. It typically forages in the undergrowth of montane forests, often flicking its tail.
