About the Cerulean Flycatcher
The cerulean flycatcher is a medium-sized, blue passerine with bright caerulean blue plumage, a bare white orbital ring, dark brown iris, bluish black bill and pale blue-grey below. The young has a shorter tail and grey underparts. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eutrichomyias. Although it resembles a monarch flycatcher, it is actually related to the fantails.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Eutrichomyias rowleyi |
| Species Codes | cepfly1, CEFL |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cerulean Flycatcher belong to?
The Cerulean Flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cerulean Flycatcher?
The Cerulean Flycatcher is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cerulean Flycatcher?
The cerulean flycatcher is a medium-sized, blue passerine with bright caerulean blue plumage, a bare white orbital ring, dark brown iris, bluish black bill and pale blue-grey below. The young has a shorter tail and grey underparts. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eutrichomyias. Although...
Where can I report a Cerulean Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Cerulean Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cepfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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