Palawan Blue Flycatcher
A species of Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers Scientific name : Cyornis lemprieri Genus : Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers
Palawan Blue Flycatcher, A species of Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers
Botanical name: Cyornis lemprieri
Genus: Blue-flycatchers and Allied Jungle-flycatchers
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Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The Palawan blue flycatcher (Cyornis lemprieri) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Palawan Blue Flycatcher primarily consumes small invertebrates, typically foraging alone or in pairs within forest understorey. It demonstrates unique foraging adaptations to this habitat.
Habitat
The palawan Blue Flycatcher typically dwells in both lowland and submontane environments, favoring areas with primary and secondary dry forests. These birds thrive in regions characterized by a general climate that supports such woodland ecosystems, maintaining habitats that ensure their foraging and nesting requirements are met.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
Palawan Blue Flycatcher