Javan Blue Flycatcher
NameJavan Blue Flycatcher
Common NameJavan Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis unicolor
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales display a dark, iridescent blue on the head, nape, and upperparts, with blackish lores and eye-ring. The throat and breast are a vivid rufous-orange, gradually fading to whitish on the belly and undertail coverts. The bill is slender and black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, melodious whistles, often described as a sweet and varied song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Javan Blue Flycatcher is a subspecies of the Pale Blue Flycatcher, *Cyornis unicolor*, specifically found on the island of Java in Indonesia. The broader species range extends across the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and the Greater Sundas.
Identifying FeaturesDeep blue head and upperparts (male), Bright rufous-orange breast and flanks (male), Blackish lores, Slender black bill, Active foraging behavior in forest understory
Description
This small, vibrant flycatcher is characterized by the male's striking deep blue plumage on its head and upperparts, contrasting with a bright rufous-orange breast. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the understory of dense forests.
