The Lompobattang flycatcher, also spelt Lompobatang flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Indonesia island of Sulawesi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Region
South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Typical Environment
Occurs almost exclusively in moist montane forest on and around Mount Lompobattang and Mount Bawakaraeng. It favors dense, mossy mid-elevation to upper montane broadleaf forest with a well-developed understory. Birds are most often encountered along forested ridges, ravines, and near clear forest streams. Secondary growth and fragmented edges are used less frequently, especially where canopy continuity is broken.
Altitude Range
1200–2500 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This scarce flycatcher is restricted to the Lompobattang–Bawakaraeng massif in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It forages by sallying from shaded perches in mossy montane forest, often remaining quiet and unobtrusive. Ongoing forest loss and degradation within its tiny range pose its primary threat. Protecting remaining high-elevation forest is critical for its survival.
Temperament
quiet and unobtrusive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with brief sallies
Social Behavior
Typically encountered singly or in pairs, maintaining small territories in dense montane forest. During breeding it is thought to form monogamous pairs with a cup nest placed low to mid-height in vegetation or mossy forks. Outside breeding, it may loosely associate with mixed-species flocks but generally keeps to shaded perches.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Song is a soft, thin series of high-pitched whistles and trills given from concealed perches. Calls include short tseet notes and faint chips, often delivered sporadically.
Plumage
unknown
Diet
Feeds mainly on small arthropods such as flies, beetles, and caterpillars. Prey is taken by short sallies from perches and by gleaning from leaves and mossy branches. It occasionally hovers to pick insects from foliage and bark. Foraging is typically methodical and low-profile.
Preferred Environment
Forages within the shaded mid-story and lower canopy of intact montane forest. Edges along streams and along narrow trails are also used, especially where insect activity is concentrated.
