Sunda Blue Flycatcher
NameSunda Blue Flycatcher
Common NameSunda Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis caerulatus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsMale has a deep blue crown, upperparts, and breast, with a prominent black mask extending from the lores to the ear-coverts. The lower breast and belly are white. Females are duller, brownish-grey above with a rufous tail and whitish underparts.
Vocalization / CallA series of clear, high-pitched whistles, often delivered as a short, melodious song with ascending or descending notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to lowland primary and secondary forests on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresdeep blue upperparts, black facial mask, white belly (male), small size, forest understory inhabitant
Description
A small, critically endangered flycatcher endemic to Sumatra and Borneo. Males are characterized by deep blue upperparts and breast, a black facial mask, and a contrasting white belly. It typically forages for insects in the understory of lowland forests.
