Timor Bushchat
NameTimor Bushchat
Common NameTimor Bushchat
Scientific NameFicedula timorensis
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, nape, back, wings, and tail, with a prominent white patch on the wing. Their entire underparts, from chin to undertail coverts, are pure white. Females are similar but duller, with sooty black upperparts and off-white underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin whistles and soft, sibilant 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Timor, found in both Indonesia (West Timor) and Timor-Leste.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and white plumage (male), Glossy black head and back, Pure white underparts, White wing patch, Small size, Upright posture
Description
This striking black-and-white flycatcher is endemic to the island of Timor. Males exhibit a glossy black head, back, and wings, contrasting sharply with pure white underparts. They are typically found foraging for insects in the understory of moist broadleaf forests.
