Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies
Palawan Flycatcher
Ficedula platenae
VUVulnerable Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies (Muscicapidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Palawan flycatcher (Ficedula platenae) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the region of Palawan. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lowlands of Palawan (southwestern Philippines).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Palawan 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.
