Eumyias additus
The Buru Jungle Flycatcher (Eumyias additus) is a striking, medium-sized avian jewel endemic to the remote Indonesian island of Buru. Measuring approximately 14-15 cm (5.5-5.9 inches) in length, its most distinctive feature is its brilliant deep indigo-blue plumage that covers most of its body, transitioning to a slightly paler blue on the underparts. A vibrant cobalt-blue forehead and supercilium provide a sharp contrast against a darker crown and lores, making it an unmistakable field mark....
Confined to the montane and submontane rainforests of Buru Island, typically found at elevations between 800 and 1,500 meters (2,600-4,900 ft), though sometimes observed as low as 600 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small invertebrates such as flies, beetles, and moths, caught through aerial sallies or gleaning from vegetation.
The Buru Jungle Flycatcher is a diurnal species, active throughout the day, often observed singly or in pairs within its dense montane forest habitat. It exhibits typical flycatcher foraging behavior, sallying from a perch in the mid-story or sub-canopy to snatch insects in mid-air with agile pre...
The Buru Jungle Flycatcher is strictly endemic to Buru Island, situated within the Maluku (Moluccas) archipelago of eastern Indonesia. Its entire known distribution is confined to the rugged, mountainous interior of this single island. It primarily inhabits montane and submontane rainforests, typ...
Near Threatened
- The Buru Jungle Flycatcher is strictly endemic to Buru Island in Indonesia, found nowhere else on Earth. - Its brilliant indigo-blue plumage, particularly the cobalt-blue forehead, makes it one of the most vividly colored Old World flycatchers. - Despite its striking coloration, its preference ...