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布路姬鶲 (Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher)

Ficedula buruensis

Least Concern

About

The cinnamon-chested flycatcher (Ficedula buruensis) is a small Old World flycatcher in the family Muscicapidae, endemic to Buru Island (Pulau Buru) in the Maluku province of eastern Indonesia. It inhabits the montane and hill forest of Buru, one of the larger islands of the Maluku archipelago, at elevations from approximately 600 to 2,100 meters. The species is characterized by the male's dark blackish-blue upperparts and vivid cinnamon-rufous underparts. Like other Ficedula flycatchers, it is an active, aerial insectivore, hawking insects from low to mid-height perches in forest understorey and edge. The cinnamon-chested flycatcher is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with populations considered stable within Buru's montane forest. Buru Island is considered a center of avian endemism, harboring multiple restricted-range species found nowhere else. The island's forests face pressure from logging and shifting cultivation, though montane areas remain relatively intact. The species is absent from Europe entirely; Norwegian database records are geographic data errors. Conservation of montane forest on Buru Island is important for this and other Buru endemics. The genus Ficedula includes numerous island endemic flycatchers across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, many with small restricted ranges.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モルッカヒタキ
Chinese 布路姬鶲
Spanish Papamoscas de Buru
French Gobemouche de Buru
German Molukkengrundschnäpper
Russian Молуккская мухоловка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 布路姬鶲?
The scientific name of 布路姬鶲 is Ficedula buruensis. It belongs to the genus Ficedula.
What is the conservation status of 布路姬鶲?
布路姬鶲 (Ficedula buruensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 布路姬鶲 live?
布路姬鶲 is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does 布路姬鶲 belong to?
布路姬鶲 (Ficedula buruensis) belongs to the genus Ficedula, which is part of the taxonomic family Muscicapidae.
Is 布路姬鶲 endangered?
No, 布路姬鶲 (Ficedula buruensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 布路姬鶲 belong to?
布路姬鶲 (Ficedula buruensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 布路姬鶲?
The closest relatives of 布路姬鶲 in the genus Ficedula include 佛氏姬鹟, 北京姬鶲, 半领姬鹟, 印巴姬鹟, 哈氏姬鹟.

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