Alternative name: Meratus Jungle-Flycatcher
- Cyornis kadayangensis
Identification
Male
- Glossy Blue-black upperside
- Pale orange throat to lower breast and flanks
- Whitish belly
- Pink legs
Female
Similar but with upperside greyish brown and pale eye-ring
Distribution
Meratus Mountains, South Kalimantan, southeastern Borneo.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Recently described species (2022).
Habitat
Montane forests at 900-1300 m asl. Found in shaded spots of undergrowth to lower storey of the forest.
Behaviour
Usually found singly or in pairs.
Vocalisation
A deliberate song of 3-7 notes.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Eaton, JA, B van Balen, NW Brickle, FE Rheindt 2021. Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago (Greater Sundas and Wallacea), Second Edition. Lynx Editions. ISBN978-84-16728-44-2
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Meratus Blue Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 29 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Meratus_Blue_Flycatcher
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.
