Citrine Canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea)

Citrine Canary-flycatcher

Culicicapa helianthea

Least Concern

Overview

The citrine canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea) is a species of bird in the family Stenostiridae. The name citrine refers to its distinctive yellowish colouration. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

  • Exhibits a general yellowish plumage, referred to as citrine colouration.

Habitat

Found in Sulawesi and the Philippines, where it inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Did you know?

This species is known to gather in mixed-species flocks alongside a variety of birds, including Everett's white-eyes, black-naped monarchs, and garden sunbirds.

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