Dayak Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis montanus
The Dayak Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis montanus) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found only in Malaysia. The Dayak blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Dayak Blue Flycatcher
The Dayak blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. The Dayak blue flycatcher, formerly considered conspecific with the Javan blue flycatcher, was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Dayak Blue Flycatcher look like?
- The Dayak blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- Where can you see a Dayak Blue Flycatcher?
- The Dayak Blue Flycatcher is endemic to Malaysia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Dayak Blue Flycatcher?
- The Dayak Blue Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher, the Palawan Blue Flycatcher and the Large Blue Flycatcher.
- Is the Dayak Blue Flycatcher endangered?
- The Dayak Blue Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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