Hill Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis whitei
The Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 12 countries. The hill blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Hill Blue Flycatcher
The hill blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in southern China, northeastern India and Southeast Asia.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Bhutan.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Hill Blue Flycatcher look like?
- The hill blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- Where can you see a Hill Blue Flycatcher?
- The Hill Blue Flycatcher occurs in 12 countries, including Thailand, China, Malaysia, India and Laos.
- What birds look similar to a Hill Blue Flycatcher?
- The Hill Blue Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Hainan Blue Flycatcher, the White-bellied Blue Flycatcher and the Pale Blue Flycatcher.
- Is the Hill Blue Flycatcher endangered?
- The Hill Blue Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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