Least ConcernRareInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 23 g
About the Indigo Flycatcher
The indigo flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it is found in Sumatra, Java and northern montane areas of Borneo. Its natural habitat is tropical moist submontane montane forests between 900m to 3000m, where it is a common to fairly common species.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Turquoise FlycatcherEumyias panayensisThe turquoise flycatcher, also known as the island flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Nilgiri FlycatcherEumyias albicaudatusThis small and somewhat long-tailed flycatcher is about 13 cm (5.1 in).
Dull-blue FlycatcherEumyias sordidusThis species is 15 cm (5.9 in) long.
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