Scientific Name: Muscicapa williamsoni
Malay Name: Sambar-Kusam Lorek Melayu
Chinese Name: 褐纹鹟
Range:
Found from southern Vietnam, Cambodia, southern Myanmar to northern Thai-Malay Peninsula with some northern population wintering to Malaysia, Singapore and Sumatra.
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: williamsoni, umbrosa
Local Subspecies: williamsoni
Identification: Resembles Asian Brown Flycatcher but has distinct brownish streaks on breast, upper belly and flanks and broad buffy to orange-buff wing-fringing at upperwing coverts. Bill is also slightly larger with pale yellowish and usually dark-tipped lower mandible.
Size: 13 cm
Similar looking species: Asian Brown Flycatcher
Habitat: Forest, parks, gardens and wooded areas.
Ecology/Behaviour: Usually solitary and aerial sally after insects from perches to which they return.
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Conservation Status: Not recognised (IUCN 3.1)
Location: Central Catchment Forest, Venus Drive Carpark, Bidadari, Japanese Garden, Neo Tiew Lane 2, Mount Faber, Lorong Halus, Pasir Ris Park and any suitable habitat.
Photos:
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
Reference:
Craig Robson (2011) A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia
