About the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher
The blue-breasted blue flycatcher, also known as the blue-breasted flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only north and central parts of Luzon. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. The Rufous-breasted blue flycatcher was formerly considered to be a subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cyornis herioti |
| Species Codes | bubfly1, BBBF |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis herioti) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher?
The Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher?
The blue-breasted blue flycatcher, also known as the blue-breasted flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only north and central parts of Luzon. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. The Rufous-breasted blue flycatcher was...
Where can I report a Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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