Sunda Blue Flycatcher
A species of Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers, Also known as Long-billed Blue-flycatcher Scientific name : Cyornis caerulatus Genus : Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers
Sunda Blue Flycatcher, A species of Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers
Also known as:
Long-billed Blue-flycatcher
Botanical name: Cyornis caerulatus
Genus: Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The Sunda blue flycatcher (Cyornis caerulatus), also known as the large-billed blue-flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Sunda Blue Flycatcher primarily feed on small invertebrates, capturing their prey through active flycatching from low perches. They forage typically in pairs, showcasing unique cooperative behavior.
Habitat
The habitat of sunda Blue Flycatcher encompasses primarily lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. Typically, these birds are found within the interior of these forests and at the fringes of clearings. They are associated with general lowland forest conditions rather than specific aquatic or riverine environments, which are preferred by some closely related species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
Sunda Blue Flycatcher