Ferruginous Flycatcher
NameFerruginous Flycatcher
Common NameFerruginous Flycatcher
Scientific NameMuscicapa ferruginea
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown, often with a rufous wash on the rump and tail. The underparts are a rich rufous-orange, becoming paler on the belly. It features a prominent white eye-ring and a dark, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' note, sometimes delivered in a short series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, including northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and southern China. It winters in Southeast Asia, extending to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange underparts, Greyish-brown upperparts, Prominent white eye-ring, Upright posture, Insect-sallying behavior
Description
The Ferruginous Flycatcher is a medium-sized Old World flycatcher characterized by its striking rufous-orange underparts. It typically perches upright in the understory of montane forests, actively sallying out to catch insects in flight.
