Sapphire Flycatcher
Ficedula sapphira
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusFicedula (Ficedula Flycatchers)
- SpeciesFicedula sapphira (Sapphire Flycatcher)
About the Sapphire Flycatcher
The sapphire flycatcher (Ficedula sapphira) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sapphire Flycatcher in Khangchendzonga 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 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sapphire Flycatcher in Khangchendzonga National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sapphire Flycatcher sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sapphire Flycatcher in Khangchendzonga National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Sapphire Flycatcher in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.