Mangrove Blue Flycatcher
NameMangrove Blue Flycatcher
Common NameMangrove Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis rufigastra
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have deep blue upperparts, including the crown, nape, back, and wings, with a contrasting blackish face and lores. The throat and breast are a vivid rufous-orange, fading to a paler orange or whitish on the belly and undertail coverts. Females are duller, with browner upperparts and a less intense rufous on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a 'twee-twee-twee' or a more complex, rapid, and chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and the Philippines, primarily inhabiting mangrove forests, coastal scrub, and secondary growth near water.
Identifying Featuresdeep blue upperparts, bright rufous-orange throat and breast, blackish face mask, small size, upright posture
Description
This small, vibrant flycatcher is characterized by its striking blue upperparts and bright rufous-orange underparts. It typically perches upright on branches in dense coastal vegetation, actively sallying out to catch insects.
