Photo: Neon Tomas Buenaflor Rosell II from Cainta, Philippines / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Ashy-breasted Flycatcher
Muscicapa randi
Ashy-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa randi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa randi) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 20.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Muscicapa
- Species randi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 20.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa randi) belongs to the Muscicapidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon and Negros (n, wc Philippines).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 20.1 g, with a wing length of about 6.6 cm and a tail of around 5.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 105,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ashy-breasted Flycatcher?
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher is a small bird that weighs around 20.1 g.
Where does the Ashy-breasted Flycatcher live?
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon and Negros (n, wc Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ashy-breasted Flycatcher belong to?
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa randi) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ashy-breasted Flycatcher eat?
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ashy-breasted Flycatcher migrate?
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Ashy-breasted Flycatcher endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Ashy-breasted Flycatcher's range?
The Ashy-breasted Flycatcher has a mapped global range of about 105,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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