Cyornis omissus
The Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher, *Cyornis omissus*, is a strikingly beautiful and active passerine endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Measuring approximately 14-15 cm (5.5-6 inches) in length, this species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism. The male is resplendent with glossy, deep blue upperparts, often brighter on the forehead and supercilium, contrasting with a dark mask across the lores and eyes. Its underparts are a pristine white, sharply delineated from rich rufous-orange f...
Found primarily in the understory and mid-story of primary and secondary lowland and montane forests, as well as forest edges, typically at elevations from sea level up to 1,500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small to medium-sized insects such as flies, beetles, moths, and their larvae, typically caught by sallying flights or gleaning from vegetation.
Diurnal in activity, the Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher is often observed singly or in pairs, actively foraging among the dense foliage. Its primary foraging strategy involves sallying, where it darts from a perch to snatch flying insects in mid-air, often returning to the same or a nearby perch. It al...
The Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher is strictly endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and a few immediate offshore islets such as Kabaena. Its distribution spans across all major landmasses of Sulawesi, including the northern, central, southern, and southeastern peninsulas. It is a resident spec...
Least Concern
- This species is a true Sulawesi endemic, found nowhere else in the world, making it a unique avian treasure. - Males possess an extraordinarily vibrant blue plumage that appears to shift hues depending on the light, ranging from azure to deep sapphire. - The scientific name 'omissus' means 'omi...