Javan Blue Flycatcher

About the Javan Blue Flycatcher

The Javan blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Panaitan. The Dayak blue flycatcher of Borneo, which was formerly considered conspecific, was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.

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Where it lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in Thailand, China, Indonesia.

When to see it

Peak activity in April · a passage migrant species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Meratus Blue FlycatcherCyornis kadayangensisMeratus blue flycatchers have a length of 15.7–16.0 cm (6.2–6.3 in) and a mass of 18.5–19.75 g (0.653–0.697 oz) in males and 15.75–20.0 g (0.556–0.705 oz) in females. Sulu Jungle FlycatcherCyornis ocularisThe Sulu jungle flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Blue-breasted Blue FlycatcherCyornis heriotiThe blue-breasted blue flycatcher, also known as the blue-breasted flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.