Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies
Ferruginous Flycatcher
Muscicapa ferruginea
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies (Muscicapidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The ferruginous flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
It is native to the eastern Himalayas, the Purvanchal Range and central/southern China ; it winters to Hainan and Southeast Asia.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds Nepal to northern India, southern China, and Taiwan; winters to Indochina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ferruginous flycatcher
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
