Indigo Flycatcher
Eumyias indigo
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)
- GenusEumyias (Warbling Flycatchers)
- SpeciesEumyias indigo (Indigo Flycatcher)
About the Indigo Flycatcher
The indigo flycatcher (Eumyias indigo) is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it is found in Sumatra, Java and northern montane areas of Borneo.
Its natural habitat is tropical moist submontane montane forests between 900m to 3000m, where it is a common to fairly common species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Indigo 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Indigo Flycatcher in Kinabalu Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Indigo Flycatcher sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 2,134 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Indigo Flycatcher in Kinabalu Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Indigo Flycatcher in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.