Matinan Blue-Flycatcher
NameMatinan Blue-Flycatcher
Common NameMatinan Blue-Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis matinangensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark blue-grey head and upperparts, with a brighter blue rump and tail, and a dark grey throat fading to a whitish belly. Females are duller, with brownish-grey upperparts, a rufous wash on the wings and tail, and a pale buffy-white throat and belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of thin, high-pitched whistles and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, specifically restricted to the montane forests of the Matinan Peninsula.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (approx. 14 cm), Sexual dimorphism (males blue-grey, females brownish), Relatively drab plumage compared to other blue-flycatchers, Upright posture while perching, Restricted range to Matinan Peninsula, Sulawesi
Description
A small, rather drab flycatcher endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, typically found in the understory of montane forests. It forages by sallying out from a perch to catch insects. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males being more blue-grey and females brownish.
