Rufous-chested Flycatcher
Ficedula dumetoria
The Rufous-chested Flycatcher (Ficedula dumetoria) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 9 g. The rufous-chested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Rufous-chested Flycatcher
The rufous-chested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brunei.
When to see it
Best months: 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 Rufous-chested Flycatcher look like?
- The rufous-chested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Rufous-chested Flycatcher?
- The Rufous-chested Flycatcher is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-chested Flycatcher?
- The Rufous-chested Flycatcher occurs in 4 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-chested Flycatcher?
- The Rufous-chested Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Kashmir Flycatcher, the Green-backed Flycatcher and the Cryptic Flycatcher.
- Is the Rufous-chested Flycatcher endangered?
- The Rufous-chested Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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