Cerulean Paradise-flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi)

Other Names (World)
Cerulean Paradise-Flycatcher, Rowley's Flycatcher, Sangihe Flycatcher, Cerulean Paradise Flycatcher

Family
Monarchidae (Monarch-flycatchers)

Size
18 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Meyer, 1878)

Habitat
Primary forest on steep-sided valley slopes and valley bottoms with streams. From 425 - 650 m.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B).

Sangihe I, north of Sulawesi.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 19 - 135 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
Forest loss and degradation through conversion to agriculture is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Contact calls include a loud 'tuk' note, very loud 'step.....step' (emphasis on first syllable) and, typically, a loud 'chew...chew...chew'.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (2)...)

Cerulean Flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi) [XC413384]
by Ross Gallardy from , Indonesia (call)

Cerulean Flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi) [XC363187]
by id from , Indonesia (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Morphology, vocalizations and behaviour suggest close affinities to both Hypothymis and Terpsiphone. It has been suggested that it may be better merged with, especially, the latter of those two genera. No supporting molecular-genetic evidence.

Similar Species
Male Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) is smaller with inconspicuous black patches on nape, forehead and breast.

References
See References.

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