Pale-Chinned Flycatcher

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In a remarkable addition to Arunachal Pradesh’s rich avian diversity, the rare Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys) was recently sighted in the Nong Loung (Bor Beel) forest area of Namsai district.

About Pale-Chinned Flycatcher

• It is a small, insectivorous songbird known for its subtle charm, discrete behavior, and preference for shady forest interiors. 
• It belongs to the family Muscicapidae. It is a sparrow-sized bird. 
• Scientific Name: Cyornis poliogenys
• Distribution Range Includes:
  • India (Eastern Ghats, NE states, Eastern Himalayas, and West Bengal).
  • Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and parts of Southeast Asia.
  • Sundarbans (fringe forests and quiet forest trails) – Rare but possible in suitable undisturbed patches.
• Habitat: It prefers dense, moist forest habitats, especially evergreen and semi-evergreen forests with rich undergrowth.
• Conservation Status:
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Pale-Chinned Flycatcher Features

• Size: Small, about 13–14 cm (5.1–5.5 inches) in length.
• Weight: Approximately 10–12 grams.
• Males: Dull blue upperparts with a greyish throat and chin, light olive or brownish wash on flanks.
• Females: Similar but duller, with more brown tones and less distinct bluish hues.
• Pale chin or throat patch separating the dull blue-grey head and breast.
• Fine black bill, ideal for insect foraging.
• Frequently tail-flicking and flitting low among vegetation.

Pale-Chinned Flycatcher FAQs

Q1. What is the scientific name of the Pale-Chinned Flycatcher?

Ans. Cyornis poliogenys

Q2. What is the conservation status of the Pale-Chinned Flycatcher according to the IUCN Red List?

Ans. Least Concern

Q3. What type of habitat does the Pale-Chinned Flycatcher prefer?

Ans. It prefers dense, moist forest habitats, especially evergreen and semi-evergreen forests with rich undergrowth.

Source: NET