Zappey's Flycatcher
Cyanoptila cumatilis
NT
Near Threatened
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Zappey's Flycatcher
Zappey's flycatcher (Cyanoptila cumatilis) is a songbird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It breeds in central China and winters to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Java. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the blue-and-white flycatcher.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Zappey's Flycatcher?
The scientific name of the Zappey's Flycatcher is Cyanoptila cumatilis.
Is the Zappey's Flycatcher endangered?
The Zappey's Flycatcher is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Zappey's Flycatcher sightings have been recorded?
83 observations of the Zappey's Flycatcher have been recorded on iNaturalist.
83
observations on iNaturalist
