Palawan Flycatcher
NamePalawan Flycatcher
Common NamePalawan Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula platenae
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have yellowish-olive head and upperparts, bright yellow throat and breast, and a clean white belly. The wings and tail are brownish with yellowish edgings. Females are similar but generally duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a series of soft, whistled notes, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Palawan Island and its associated smaller islands in the Philippines.
Identifying Featuressmall size, yellowish-olive upperparts, bright yellow throat and breast, white belly, short, slender bill, endemic to Palawan
Description
The Palawan Flycatcher is a small, rather plain bird endemic to Palawan and its satellite islands. It typically forages in the understory of lowland forests, often perching quietly before sallying out to catch insects. Its plumage features yellowish-olive upperparts contrasting with a bright yellow throat and breast, and a white belly.
