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 Way Kambas 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 | 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 Way Kambas National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher in Way Kambas National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.