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Birdsong field guide

Ashy-breasted Flycatcher

Muscicapa randi

A small, inconspicuous passerine endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its drab plumage and sedentary behavior in lowland forests.

What it sounds like

High-pitched, thin, and sibilant 'tsee' or 'tisp' notes, often delivered in a faint, insect-like series.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is currently classified as Vulnerable due to severe habitat loss and fragmentation across its restricted range.
The species is notably quiet and remains motionless for long periods, making it one of the most difficult Philippine flycatchers to observe in the field.
It primarily inhabits the shaded lower and middle storeys of primary and mature secondary forests rather than the canopy.
Its specific epithet 'randi' honors Canadian ornithologist Austin L. Rand, a key figure in 20th-century Philippine bird research.
The population is highly fragmented, with confirmed records limited to only a few islands including Luzon, Negros, and Samar.

Habitat

Primary and mature secondary tropical moist lowland forests, usually below 1,000 meters elevation.

Range

Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, and Negros).

Similar & commonly confused birds

African Dusky FlycatcherMuscicapa adusta Asian Brown FlycatcherMuscicapa dauurica Brown-breasted FlycatcherMuscicapa muttui Brown-streaked FlycatcherMuscicapa williamsoni Cassin's FlycatcherMuscicapa cassini Dark-sided FlycatcherMuscicapa sibirica Ferruginous FlycatcherMuscicapa ferruginea Gambaga FlycatcherMuscicapa gambagae

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