About the Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher
The rufous-breasted blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the Bicol Peninsula and Catanduanes. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the blue-breasted blue flycatcher. This species was only photographed in the wild for the first time ever in March 2025 – prior to this there was no other documentation of this species for 17 years. This species remains one of the least documented birds in the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cyornis camarinensis |
| Species Codes | bubfly2, RBBF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis camarinensis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher?
The rufous-breasted blue flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the Bicol Peninsula and Catanduanes. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the blue-breasted blue flycatcher. Thi...
Where can I report a Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubfly2, or on iNaturalist.