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Cyornis rufigastra (Raffles, 1822)
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| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Mangrove Blue Flycatcher |
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Description
| Description | Upperparts dark blue, underparts orange-rufous, under tail coverts white are characteristic features. Males have dark blue lores. Females have white lores and buffy orange throat. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | A true mangrove species. It hunts in the sub-crown layer of the forest for insect prey. It is largely solitary but family flocks can be encountered during the breeding season. The clutch is usually two and the nest is constructed in low vegetation. |
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| Habitats | Mangroves |
| Distribution | This species occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Greater Sunda islands, Sulawesi and Philippines. In Singapore, it is only known from mangroves on the northern coast of Pulau Tekong Besar. Doubtfully recorded from Pulau Ubin. Formerly present on the main island. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat loss and poaching. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | A good indicator for quality of mangrove habitat. Mosquitoes would be included in the diet. Has been known in the cagebird trade, against which protection is necessary. |
| Conservation Notes | Population estimated at between 15-20 birds. The long term survival of this species is dependent on the conservation of the mangroves on the northern coast of Pulau Tekong Besar. |
Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp Lim, K.S. & Gardner, D. 1997. Birds: An illustrated field guide to the birds of Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing Limited. 226pp Wang, L.K. & Hails, C.J. 2007. An annotated checklist of the birds of Singapore. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplement no. 15. 179pp |
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