Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher
Rhinomyias umbratilis
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusRhinomyias
- SpeciesRhinomyias umbratilis (Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher)
About the Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher
The grey-chested jungle flycatcher (Cyornis umbratilis) is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
This species was previously placed in the genus Rhinomyias but was moved to Cyornis based on the results of a 2010 molecular phylogenetic study. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Copsychus stricklandii
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
White-crowned Forktail
Enicurus leschenaulti
Malaysian Blue-Flycatcher
Cyornis turcosus
Bornean Blue-Flycatcher
Cyornis superbus
Dark-sided Flycatcher
Muscicapa sibirica
Chestnut-naped Forktail
Enicurus ruficapillus
Rufous-tailed Shama
Trichixos pyrropygus
Verditer Flycatcher
Eumyias thalassinus
Long-billed Blue-Flycatcher
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Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher
Cyornis rufigastra
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Muscicapa latirostris
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
January has the highest sighting rate for Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.