Large Blue Flycatcher
NameLarge Blue Flycatcher
Common NameLarge Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis magnirostris
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have deep blue upperparts, head, and tail, with a bright orange-rufous throat and breast that fades to whitish on the belly. The lores and bill are blackish. Females are generally duller, with more greyish-blue upperparts and paler rufous underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of clear, melodious whistles, often delivered in a series with a distinctive rising and falling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesDeep blue upperparts, Orange-rufous throat and breast, Black bill, Upright posture, Forest habitat
Description
This striking flycatcher exhibits deep blue upperparts contrasting with a vibrant orange-rufous throat and breast. It is typically found in the undergrowth of dense forests, where it perches upright while actively foraging for insects.
