Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher
Rhinomyias olivaceus
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 olivaceus (Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher)
About the Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher
The fulvous-chested jungle flycatcher (Cyornis olivaceus) is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
This species was previously placed in the genus Rhinomyias but was moved to Cyornis based on the results of a 2010 molecular phylogenetic study. Image at ADW Archived 2004-05-18 at the Wayback Machine Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Kinabalu 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 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 197 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Kinabalu Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.