Rufous-throated Flycatcher
Ficedula rufigula
A small flycatcher with a rufous throat, a white belly, and dark gray upperparts and head. Female is duller below, with a pale line between bill and eye and a dark brown back, wings, and rump. Singles or pairs inhabit dense forest understory of lowlands and hills. Restricted to Sulawesi. Differs from the larger Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher in its white belly and rufous chin. Absence of white eyebrow and darker upperside separate it from Snowy-browed Flycatcher. Gray head and absence of orange between bill and eye distinguish it from Lompobattang Flycatcher. Song is a very thin, high-pitched whistle, “tsee-tsoo” or “tsee-tsoo-tsee.” Also gives chattering calls.
Identification
The rufous-throated flycatcher (Ficedula rufigula) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy
Genus: Ficedula; Family: Muscicapidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Ficedula rufigula
- Authority
- (Wallace, 1865)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Ficedula
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
Other Birds
Blue-spotted Wood-Dove
Turtur afer
Small, pale, pretty dove. Bill is red with a yellow tip. The small dark iridescent spots on the wing are blue, though this is hard to see. In flight, the wings show rufous patches, and the tail has white tips and a black band. Found in a variety of thick, moist habitats, including lush savannah, forest edge, thickets, and scrub. Song is a long, slowly accelerating series of hollow “hoo” notes. Separated from other wood-doves by its red-and-yellow bill. Generally found in moister habitats than other wood-doves.
Caica Parrot
Pyrilia caica
Medium-sized, uncommon rainforest parrot. Combination of green body, brown collar, and black head is unique in range. Also occurs in lower-stature forests with sandy soils. Flies fast and low; usually seen rocketing past in small groups, through the forest canopy or just above it, disappearing quickly; odd, nasal calls are often heard just before such appearances. Like other parrots, forages on fruit and flowers in forest canopy.
Ochre-bellied Boobook
Ninox ochracea
A medium-sized brown owl with a rounded head. Note the rufous underparts, clear white eyebrows, and striking yellow eyes. Upperparts chocolate-brown with bold white spots on the wings. Found in understory in lowland and foothill forest, roosting in the day in pairs or small groups within tangled thickets. Occurs at lower elevations than Cinnabar Boobook, and differs in its white eyebrows and brown upperparts. Gives a strident growling song, “woo-wooOW,” with a longer, louder second note. Also gives a single frog-like “grrrrow.”
Start Your Bird Watching Journey
Identify a bird outdoors and keep the field guide close for your next observation.