Palawan Flycatcher
A species of Ficedula Flycatchers Scientific name : Ficedula platenae Genus : Ficedula Flycatchers
Palawan Flycatcher, A species of Ficedula Flycatchers
Botanical name: Ficedula platenae
Genus: Ficedula Flycatchers
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Description
Description
The Palawan flycatcher (Ficedula platenae) 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
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Palawan Flycatcher primarily consumes small invertebrates. It forages alone, often in dense underbrush and vine tangles close to the ground, exhibiting a secretive and unobtrusive behavior. Palawan Flycatcher is known for its preference for low-altitude undergrowth, seldom venturing above 10 meters.
Habitat
The palawan Flycatcher's natural habitat is predominantly lowland primary forests and areas of secondary growth. These environments typically feature a dense understorey rich with rattan and palm trees. The species favors forests that offer a complex understorey structure, which is crucial for foraging and nesting. Palawan Flycatcher is adapted to these ecosystems within broader tropical regions characterized by high biodiversity and complex ecological interactions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Ficedula Flycatchers Species
Palawan Flycatcher