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A photo of a Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis rubeculoides), male
Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher, Male

Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis rubeculoides

The Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher, known scientifically as Cyornis rubeculoides, is a diminutive member of the Muscicapidae family. This avian species is distinguished by its vibrant plumage, with adult males showcasing a striking blue throat, an orange breast, and a sharply contrasting white belly and flanks. Females, on the other hand, present with an olive head and upperparts, a less distinctly marked creamy-orange chest, and a white belly.

Identification Tips

To identify the Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher, look for the male's vivid blue throat and the female's more subdued olive and creamy-orange coloration. The species can be differentiated from the similar Cyornis tickelliae by the male's distinct blue throat.

Habitat

This species favors denser forests compared to other flycatchers, indicating a preference for more secluded and lush environments.

Distribution

The Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher graces a wide range of locales across the Indian Subcontinent. It is found throughout the Himalayas, inhabits the plains and Western Ghats of India during the colder months, and its range extends eastward into Bangladesh, as well as to Arakan and the Tenasserim Hills in Myanmar.

Conservation status

The Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, suggesting that, for now, this species is not at immediate risk of decline.

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