Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher
Cyornis rufigastra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusCyornis (Blue Flycatchers and Jungle Flycatchers)
- SpeciesCyornis rufigastra (Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher)
About the Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher
The mangrove blue flycatcher (Cyornis rufigastra) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Clements splits the Kalao blue flycatcher, Cyornis kalaoensis into a distinct species. The IOC still lists it as a subspecies of the mangrove blue flycatcher. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Dark-sided Flycatcher
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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 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
June has the highest sighting rate for Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.