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File:Cyornis sumatrensis, female - Kaeng Krachan, Thailand 1.jpg

Indochinese Blue Flycatcher

Indochinese Blue Flycatcher

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The Indochinese Blue Flycatcher is a vibrant species, with males displaying brilliant blue upperparts and a rufous breast. It is a common inhabitant of forests and woodlands across Indochina.
Where to spot
Found in Indochina, including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. It inhabits a variety of forest types, from evergreen to deciduous, and even some degraded areas.
How to spot
Look for its vivid blue and rufous plumage. It often perches on exposed branches, sallying out for insects. Listen for its song, which can be subtly different from related species.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Breeding season varies by region.
File:Cyornis sumatrensis, female - Kaeng Krachan, Thailand 1.jpg
File:Cyornis sumatrensis, male - Kaeng Krachan, Thailand 1.jpg
File:Cyornis sumatrensis, male - Kaeng Krachan, Thailand 2.jpg
File:Cyornis sumatrensis, female - Kaeng Krachan, Thailand 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyornis sumatrensis, male - Kaeng Krachan, Thailand 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyornis sumatrensis, male - Kaeng Krachan, Thailand 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species was recently split from Tickell's Blue Flycatcher, with subtle differences in plumage, song, and genetics distinguishing it as a separate species.
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
3 months ago
Indochinese Blue Flycatcher
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