White-tailed Flycatcher
NameWhite-tailed Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-tailed Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis concretus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are characterized by a rich, deep indigo blue on the head, upperparts, and breast, with a starkly contrasting pure white lower belly and undertail coverts. The tail is dark, sometimes with white outer rectrices. Females are duller, predominantly olive-brown with a rufous tail and pale buffy-white underparts.
Vocalization / CallThe song consists of a series of clear, high-pitched, whistled notes that often accelerate and become more complex. Calls include sharp 'tseet' or 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas (from Nepal eastward), Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesStriking deep indigo blue plumage (male), Contrasting white belly and undertail coverts, Active foraging in dense forest undergrowth, Relatively short tail
Description
The White-tailed Flycatcher is a striking medium-sized passerine, with males exhibiting brilliant deep blue plumage contrasting with a white belly. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of broadleaf evergreen forests.
