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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cyornis turcosus |
| Species Codes | mabfly1, MBFL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malaysian Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malaysian Blue Flycatcher?
The Malaysian Blue Flycatcher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Malaysian Blue Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Malaysian Blue Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mabfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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