Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
Ficedula strophiata
橙胸姬鹟
Introduction
A species in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the Himalayas and Patkai ranges, central and southern China, northern Indochina, and eastern Vietnam. Its natural habitat consists of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, as well as temperate forest areas near boreal mountains. The species performs altitudinal migrations, spending winters in Thailand, northern Laos, and Vietnam. The most distinctive trait is the reddish-brown coloration with a distinctly colored patch on the throat.
Description
A small passerine with reddish-brown plumage throughout most of the body. The name refers to the distinctly colored patch on the throat, which serves as a key identifying feature.
Identification
The reddish-brown coloration combined with the distinctly colored throat patch distinguishes this species from similar flycatcher species. The gorget provides a primary field mark for identification.
Distribution & Habitat
Found in the Himalayas and Patkai ranges, extending through central and southern China to northern Indochina and eastern Vietnam. Also occurs in northern Kachin State of Myanmar. Inhabits subtropical and tropical moist montane forests and temperate forest areas near boreal mountains. Winters in Thailand, northern Laos, and Vietnam. Performs altitudinal migrations.
Behavior & Ecology
The species forages in forest habitats. No detailed information on diet, breeding behavior, or vocalizations is provided.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Ficedula
- eBird Code
- rugfly1
Subspecies (2)
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Ficedula strophiata fuscogularis
Vietnam (Langbian Plateau)
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Ficedula strophiata strophiata
breeds Himalayas to southern China and northern Thailand; winters to northern Indochina
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.