Hill Blue Flycatcher
Hill Blue Flycatcher (<em>Cyornis whitei</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cyornis; binomial: Cyornis whitei; authority: Harington, 1908.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
C. whitei is split (9.2) from C. banyumas based on genetics and vocalizations (Zhang et al. 2016; Gwee et al. 2019). Includes subspecies lekhakuni, deignani, and coerulifrons. Note transfer of established English name Hill Blue Flycatcher from C. banyumas to C. whitei.
