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;[[:Category:Cyanoptila|Cyanoptila]] cumatilis | ;[[:Category:Cyanoptila|Cyanoptila]] cumatilis | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| + | 16–17 cm | ||
| + | *Blue upperparts head and throat | ||
| + | *White underparts | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Breeds in central [[China]] (Shaanxi east to Beijing, and south to northwest Hubei); wintering range very poorly known, but recorded south to [[Malaysia]] | Breeds in central [[China]] (Shaanxi east to Beijing, and south to northwest Hubei); wintering range very poorly known, but recorded south to [[Malaysia]] | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. |
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Formerly included in [[Blue-and-white Flycatcher]]. | Formerly included in [[Blue-and-white Flycatcher]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | + | Lowland and sub-montane forests. | |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Their diet consists of beetles, moths, larvae and other small invertebrates. | ||
| + | ====Movements==== | ||
Migratory. | Migratory. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 8 October 2014
- Cyanoptila cumatilis
Identification
16–17 cm
- Blue upperparts head and throat
- White underparts
Distribution
Breeds in central China (Shaanxi east to Beijing, and south to northwest Hubei); wintering range very poorly known, but recorded south to Malaysia
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Formerly included in Blue-and-white Flycatcher.
Habitat
Lowland and sub-montane forests.
Behaviour
Diet
Their diet consists of beetles, moths, larvae and other small invertebrates.
Movements
Migratory.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2014. IOC World Bird Names (version 4.3). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
- Avibase
- Birdforum thread discussing taxonomy of this species
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Zappey's Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 28 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Zappey%27s_Flycatcher
