Lompobattang Flycatcher
NameLompobattang Flycatcher
Common NameLompobattang Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula bonthaina
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a dark olive-brown crown and upperparts, with dark lores. The throat and breast are a prominent orange-rufous, transitioning to white on the belly and undertail-coverts. It has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of thin, high-pitched whistles and a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the higher elevations of Mount Lompobattang on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesOrange-rufous throat and breast, Dark olive-brown upperparts, White belly, Small size, Restricted range to Mount Lompobattang
Description
The Lompobattang Flycatcher is a small, active passerine endemic to Sulawesi. It is characterized by its dark upperparts and a striking orange-rufous throat and breast that fades to a white belly. This species forages for insects within the dense undergrowth of montane forests.
