Gray-chested Jungle Flycatcher
NameGray-chested Jungle Flycatcher
Common NameGray-chested Jungle Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis umbratilis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, crown, and wings are dull brown. The throat is white, transitioning to a pale gray chest and flanks, with a white belly. It has a dark bill and legs, and a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallA soft, whistled 'twee-twee-twee' or a short, sweet, somewhat melancholy song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southeast Asia, found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesDull brown upperparts, Pale gray chest, White throat and belly, Small size, Forest undergrowth habitat
Description
A small, rather plain flycatcher of dense forest undergrowth, this species typically perches quietly, scanning for insects. It makes short sallies to catch prey, often returning to the same perch.
