Ashy-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa randi)

Family
Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers And Chats)

Size
14 cm

First Described (Guide)
Amadon & duPont, 1970

Habitat
Lowland forests. From sea-level - 1,200 m.

Range (Guide)

Philippines (B) (NB).

Luzon, Negros and Samar in the Philippines.

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

Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat loss through illegal logging, slash-and-burn agriculture, and hman encroachment are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A series of short, fast, high-pitched warbled phrases frequently preceded by a quiet 'wee-tit wee-tit'.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Probably forms a superspecies with Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica) and Sumba Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa segregata) and all have previously been considered conspecific.

Similar Species
A number of superficially similar flycatchers occur sympatrically. The yellow base to bill and largely plain grey underparts, lacking distinct streaking, are diagnostic.

References
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