Aves > Passeriformes > Muscicapidae > Cyornis
Cyornis nicobaricus (Richmond, 1902) – Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher
Taxonomic Notes:
This is also known as the Olive Flycatcher.
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)Cyornis nicobaricus – Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher
Nesting/juveniles:
Indian and global distribution:
records (based on images):
Identification:
Sexual, seasonal & individual variation:
Status, Habitat and Habits:
This uncommon species is migratory and is endemic to the Nicobar Islands. It inhabits dense thickets and forests (BirdLife International 2019).
Conservation Status:This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)
According to the IUCN Red List assessment, the population of this species is declining, with current population estimate of 1,450-13,300 individuals. The threat to its persistence comes from habitat degradation due to agricultural and commercial developments (BirdLife International 2019).
References:
BirdLife International 2019. Cyornis nicobaricus . The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T103761482A152177680. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T103761482A152177680.en. Accessed on 16 February 2020.
Aves > Passeriformes > Muscicapidae > Cyornis
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Bhavanarayeni, R., and A. Bayani. 2023. Cyornis nicobaricus (Richmond, 1902) – Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher. Satose, V., A. Bayani, V. Ramachandran, P. Roy, and K. Kunte (Chief Editors). Birds of India, v. 2.17. Indian Foundation for Butterflies.
http://www.birdsofindia.org/sp/1836/Cyornis-nicobaricus
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