Meratus Blue Flycatcher
NameMeratus Blue Flycatcher
Common NameMeratus Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis kadayangensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsMales display iridescent blue on the head, back, wings, and tail, with a distinct blackish mask extending from the lores through the eye. The throat and breast are bright rufous-orange, fading to white on the belly and undertail coverts. Females are generally duller with brownish upperparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, clear whistles and trills, often delivered from a perch within the forest canopy.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Meratus Mountains in southeastern Borneo, Indonesia, where it inhabits primary and mature secondary montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent blue upperparts, Rufous-orange throat and breast, Blackish mask through the eye, Small size, Endemic to Meratus Mountains, Borneo
Description
The Meratus Blue Flycatcher is a small, vibrant bird characterized by its brilliant blue upperparts and contrasting rufous-orange underparts. This recently described species is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the understory of montane forests.
