Snowy-browed Flycatcher
NameSnowy-browed Flycatcher
Common NameSnowy-browed Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula hyperythra
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have dark blue-grey upperparts, including the crown, nape, and back, with a prominent white supercilium extending above the eye. The throat and breast are bright orange, fading to whitish on the belly and undertail coverts. Wings and tail are dark. Females are duller, with brownish upperparts and a paler orange wash on the throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip' notes, sometimes a short, thin trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Asia, including the Himalayas, parts of Southeast Asia (such as Indochina), and the Greater Sunda Islands (Sumatra, Java, Borneo).
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Blue-grey upperparts (male), Bright orange throat and breast (male), Small size
Description
This small, plump flycatcher is often found in the dense undergrowth of montane forests. Males are strikingly colored with blue-grey upperparts and a vibrant orange throat and breast. They are typically shy, foraging for insects among the foliage.
