About the Large Blue Flycatcher
The large blue flycatcher is a medium-sized bird species characterized by distinctive sexual dimorphism along with most others of the Flycatcher family. This species of bird is in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the eastern Himalayas, from Nepal to Bangladesh. It winters in the northern Malay Peninsula.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Cyornis magnirostris |
| Species Codes | larblf1, LBFL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Large Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The Large Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis magnirostris) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Large Blue Flycatcher?
The Large Blue Flycatcher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Large Blue Flycatcher?
The large blue flycatcher is a medium-sized bird species characterized by distinctive sexual dimorphism along with most others of the Flycatcher family. This species of bird is in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the eastern Himalayas, from Nepal to Bangladesh. It winters in the northern Mala...
Where can I report a Large Blue Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Large Blue Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code larblf1, or on iNaturalist.
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