Indochinese Blue Flycatcher
NameIndochinese Blue Flycatcher
Common NameIndochinese Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis sumatrensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsMales display brilliant cobalt blue on the crown, upperparts, and throat, fading to a lighter blue on the breast, with a stark white belly and vent. They also have black lores. Females are duller, with brownish-grey upperparts, a rufous wash on the wings and tail, and a pale greyish throat and breast transitioning to a white belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sweet, melodious song consisting of clear, whistled notes, often delivered in a rapid series. It also produces sharp 'tchik' alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant blue plumage (male), White belly, Small size, Black lores (male), Insectivorous feeding behavior
Description
This small, vibrant flycatcher is characterized by the male's striking cobalt blue plumage on its upperparts and throat, contrasting with a clean white belly. It is an active insectivore, typically found sallying for prey in the understory and mid-canopy of various forest types across Southeast Asia.
