About the Blue-throated Flycatcher
The blue-throated blue flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It resembles Cyornis tickelliae but easily separated by the blue throat. The habitat of this species is a thicker forest than other species of flycatchers. The blue-throated flycatcher is found in much of the Indian subcontinent, all through the Himalayas, the plains and Western Ghats of India in the cold months, and also extends eastwards into Bangladesh, and to Arakan and the Tenasserim Hills in Myanmar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cyornis rubeculoides |
| Species Codes | butfly1, BTBF, BTFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-throated Flycatcher belong to?
The Blue-throated Flycatcher (Cyornis rubeculoides) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-throated Flycatcher?
The blue-throated blue flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It resembles Cyornis tickelliae but easily separated by the blue throat. The habitat of this species is a thicker forest than other species of flycatchers. The blue-throated flycatcher is found in muc...
Where can I report a Blue-throated Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-throated Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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