Chinese Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis glaucicomans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusCyornis (Blue Flycatchers and Jungle Flycatchers)
- SpeciesCyornis glaucicomans (Chinese Blue Flycatcher)
About the Chinese Blue Flycatcher
The Chinese blue flycatcher (Cyornis glaucicomans) is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. The Chinese blue flycatcher is native to mid-southern China; it winters to the Tenasserim Hills and the Malay Peninsula. It previously was considered a subspecies of the blue-throated blue flycatcher.
Zhang, Zhen; Wang, Xiaoyang; Huang, Yuan; Olsson, Urban; Martinez, Jonathan; Alström, Per; Lei, Fumin (2016). "Unexpected divergence and lack of divergence revealed in continental Asian Cyornis flycatchers (Aves: Muscicapidae)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 94 (Pt A): 232–241. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2015.08.024. PMID 26358612. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chinese Blue Flycatcher in Cuc Phuong National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 5 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 6 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chinese Blue Flycatcher in Cuc Phuong National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chinese Blue Flycatcher sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chinese Blue Flycatcher in Cuc Phuong National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Chinese Blue Flycatcher in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.