Pale-chinned Flycatcher
Cyornis poliogenys
The Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 6 countries, weighing about 37 g. The pale-chinned flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Pale-chinned Flycatcher
The pale-chinned flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It has also been known in the past as pale-chinned blue flycatcher, and Brook's flycatcher.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Pale-chinned Flycatcher look like?
- The pale-chinned flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Pale-chinned Flycatcher?
- The Pale-chinned Flycatcher is a small sized bird weighing about 37 g.
- Where can you see a Pale-chinned Flycatcher?
- The Pale-chinned Flycatcher occurs in 6 countries, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China.
- What birds look similar to a Pale-chinned Flycatcher?
- The Pale-chinned Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Pale Blue Flycatcher, the Mangrove Blue Flycatcher and the Malaysian Blue Flycatcher.
- Is the Pale-chinned Flycatcher endangered?
- The Pale-chinned Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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