Cerulean Flycatcher
A species of Eutrichomyias, Also known as Cerulean Silktail Scientific name : Eutrichomyias rowleyi Genus : Eutrichomyias
Cerulean Flycatcher, A species of Eutrichomyias
Also known as:
Cerulean Silktail
Botanical name: Eutrichomyias rowleyi
Genus: Eutrichomyias
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Description General Info
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Description
The cerulean paradise flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi) is a medium-sized (up to 18 cm long), blue flycatcher with bright cerulean blue plumage, a bare white orbital ring, dark brown iris, bluish black bill and pale blue-grey below. The young has a shorter tail and grey underparts. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eutrichomyias. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Its diet consists mainly of insects and other small invertebrates.
General Info
Distribution Area
The cerulean paradise flycatcher is endemic to the island of Sangihe, off North Sulawesi in Indonesia. Previously known only from a single specimen collected in 1873, this rare bird was rediscovered in October 1998 around forested valleys of Mount Sahendaruman in southern Sangihe.
Species Status
Due to ongoing habitat loss, a small population size, and limited range, the cerulean paradise flycatcher is evaluated as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Monarchs Genus
Eutrichomyias Species
Cerulean Flycatcher 
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