Matinan Flycatcher © flickr.com

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.


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BirdLife International For more information about the Matinan Flycatcher see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet. Articles about the Matinan Flycatcher If you would like to read any articles about the Matinan Flycatcher... Show Articles (0) No Pictures of Matinan Flycatcher If Birdpedia has no pictures of Matinan Flycatcher or you would like to see more, then try the following...       From BING (2) No Videos of Matinan Flycatcher If Birdpedia has no videos of Matinan Flycatcher or you would like to see more, then try the following..       From BING (0) Where can I observe this species? Select an area (or leave blank) to see locations where this species has been recorded. Area   SUMA KALI JAVA BALI NUSAT SULA MALU PAPUA OCEAN   All    Optional: Complete the following if you wish to restrict the reserve to within a given distance of a location. Please enter the Latitude and Longitiude of a given location together with the maximum distance (km) to display a list of reserves within that distance. You must enter a Latitude, a Longitude and a distance greater than 0.   Latitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          N S or   GPS help Longitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          E W or   Find GPS using Google Maps Distance Bearing     N NE E SE S SW W NW Get Sample GPS readings On What Field Trips was this species observed? Select an area (or leave blank), and a date range, to see field trips on which this species has been recorded. Area   SUMA KALI JAVA BALI NUSAT SULA MALU PAPUA OCEAN   All    From To     Optional: Complete the following if you wish to restrict the reserve to within a given distance of a location. Please enter the Latitude and Longitiude of a given location together with the maximum distance (km) to display a list of reserves within that distance. You must enter a Latitude, a Longitude and a distance greater than 0.   Latitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          N S or   GPS help Longitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          E W or Distance Bearing     N NE E SE S SW W NW Get Sample GPS readings Latest Sightings for Matinan Flycatcher Select the Area to restrict the Sightings. Area   SUMA KALI JAVA BALI NUSAT SULA MALU PAPUA OCEAN   All