Malaysian Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis turcosus
The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 21 g. The Malaysian blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Malaysian Blue Flycatcher
The Malaysian blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It has a brilliant blue upperparts, a pale orange throat and chest, and a white belly. A slightly paler female has a whitish throat, while a male's is blue; the sexes are otherwise quite similar.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Malaysian Blue Flycatcher look like?
- The Malaysian blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Malaysian Blue Flycatcher?
- The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Malaysian Blue Flycatcher?
- The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher occurs in 4 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Malaysian Blue Flycatcher?
- The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Mangrove Blue Flycatcher, the Chinese Blue Flycatcher and the Bornean Blue Flycatcher.
- Is the Malaysian Blue Flycatcher endangered?
- The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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