Rufous-chested Flycatcher
Ficedula dumetoria
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusFicedula (Ficedula Flycatchers)
- SpeciesFicedula dumetoria (Rufous-chested Flycatcher)
About the Rufous-chested Flycatcher
The rufous-chested flycatcher (Ficedula dumetoria) is a species of bird in the 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 moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The former subspecies Ficedula dumetoria riedeli is now usually considered a full species - the Tanimbar flycatcher. It is insectivorous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-chested Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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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 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 9 | Komodo National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-chested Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-chested Flycatcher sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-chested Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
March has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-chested Flycatcher in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.