Matinan Flycatcher (Cyornis sanfordi)

Other Names (World)
Matinan Flycatcher, Matinan Blue-Flycatcher, Sanford's Flycatcher, Matinan Blue Flycatcher

Family
Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers And Chats)

Size
14.50 cm

First Described (Guide)
Stresemann, 1931

Habitat
Primary lower and upper montane rain forest and moss forest. Above 1,400 m.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B) (NB).

Minahassa Peninsula, in northern 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 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status EN
Habitat loss due to clearance for transmigration settlements and shifting agriculture is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A hectic, non-stop cyclical warble that consists of the same 8-9 notes (the whole rising and falling).

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (8)...)

Matinan Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis sanfordi) [XC22385]
by Mike Nelson from Gunung Ambon, Sulawesi, Indonesia (?)

Matinan Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis sanfordi) [XC414964]
by Peter Ericsson from Gunung Ambang, Sulawesi, Indonesia (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Placement in genus Niltava has been considered more appropriate for this species. Forms a superspecies with Timor Blue-Flycatcher (Cyornis hyacinthinus) and Blue-fronted Flycatcher (Cyornis hoevelli).

Similar Species
Sulphur-bellied Whistler (Pachycephala sulfuriventer) which is thicker set with larger head and bill, and yellow vent. Female Maroon-backed Whistler (Coracornis raveni) which is also thicker set, with darker brown on face and breast.

References
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