Cyornis brunneatus
The Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher, *Cyornis brunneatus*, is a captivating passerine belonging to the Old World Flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. Measuring approximately 14-15 cm in length, the male typically exhibits striking blue-grey upperparts that contrast with a prominent brown or rufous-brown chest, a clean white belly, and warm rufous flanks. A dark loral stripe adds definition to its large dark eye, and its relatively short tail is often held slightly cocked. Females are generally du...
This species primarily inhabits dense primary and mature secondary lowland and submontane forests, typically found from sea level up to around 1,200 meters in elevation, occasionally higher. It prefers areas with a well-developed understory and ample shade.
Primarily insectivorous, this flycatcher consumes a variety of small to medium-sized invertebrates, including flies, beetles, moths, and caterpillars, typically caught by sallying from a perch.
The Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher is a diurnal and rather shy species, typically observed singly or in pairs, often active within the understory and lower to mid-canopy strata. Its foraging strategy involves active sallying for insects, perching on a low branch or vine and darting out to snatch...
The Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher is distributed across a significant portion of Southeast Asia, primarily found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller surrounding islands including Bangka, Belitung, and the Anambas and Natuna Islands. Its breeding range largely coincides ...
Least Concern
- The genus name *Cyornis* comes from Ancient Greek 'kuanos' (dark-blue) and 'ornis' (bird), reflecting the blue plumage often seen in many members of the genus, even if *brunneatus* itself is more brown-chested. - Despite its name, which highlights its brown chest, the male *Cyornis brunneatus* ...