About the Meratus Blue Flycatcher
The Meratus blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. The species was described in 2021 by the Indonesian ornithologist Mohammed Irham and his colleagues, based on genetic, morphological, and vocal differences with other Cyornis flycatchers. It is endemic to the Meratus Mountains of Indonesian Borneo, where it has been recorded only from Mount Besar. It is most common at elevations between 900 and 1,300 m and inhabits montane rainforest, secondary forest, and rubber plantations. It is sexually dimorphic like other species in its genus; males have blue upperparts, iridescent blue patches on the forehead and shoulders, and orange-and-white underparts, while females have gray-brown heads and upperparts. They have a length of 15.7–16.0 cm (6.2–6.3 in); males weigh 18.5–19.75 g (0.653–0.697 oz) and females weigh 15.75–20.0 g (0.556–0.705 oz).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cyornis kadayangensis |
| Species Codes | merjuf1, MBFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Meratus Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The Meratus Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis kadayangensis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Meratus Blue Flycatcher?
The Meratus blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. The species was described in 2021 by the Indonesian ornithologist Mohammed Irham and his colleagues, based on genetic, morphological, and vocal differences with other Cyornis flycatchers. It is endemic...
Where can I report a Meratus Blue Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Meratus Blue Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code merjuf1, or on iNaturalist.