Mugimaki Flycatcher
NameMugimaki Flycatcher
Common NameMugimaki Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula mugimaki
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe adult male has dark slate-grey upperparts, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a distinct white patch at the base of the primaries on the wing. Its throat and breast are a striking bright orange, fading to white on the belly and undertail coverts. Females and immatures are duller, typically olive-brown above with paler orange-buff underparts.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of high-pitched, thin, whistling notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'. Calls include a soft 'tack' or 'chick' and a thin 'seep'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Siberia, Sakhalin, and northeastern China. It is a migratory species, moving south through eastern China, Korea, and Japan to winter in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Borneo, and Sumatra.
Identifying Featuresbright orange throat and breast (male), dark grey upperparts (male), white supercilium (male), white wing patch (male), small size
Description
A small, striking Old World flycatcher, the male Mugimaki Flycatcher is easily identified by its vibrant orange underparts and dark grey upperparts. They are active and agile insectivores, often seen flitting through the canopy or undergrowth in search of prey.
