White-tailed Blue Flycatcher
NameWhite-tailed Blue Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-tailed Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis concretus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsMale: Deep blue head, back, and wings, with a brighter blue crown and face, often appearing slightly crested. Dark blue throat and breast transitioning to a white belly and undertail coverts. The tail is dark blue with prominent white outer tail feathers. Females are duller, brownish-olive with a rufous tail.
Vocalization / CallA series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a 'twee-twee-twee' or 'swee-swee-swee' song, sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of the Himalayas, northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo).
Identifying FeaturesStriking deep blue plumage (male), White belly (male), White outer tail feathers (male), Slightly crested head (male), Upright posture
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is known for the male's striking deep blue plumage on its upperparts, head, and breast, contrasting sharply with a white belly. It typically perches upright in the forest understory, actively foraging for insects.
