Species Information
Scientific name: Ficedula owstoni
Japanese name: リュウキュウキビタキ
Chinese name: 琉球姬鶲
English name: Ryukyu flycatcher
Origin: Ryukyu Islands (Osumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture ~ Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture)
Ecology and Description
Previously considered a subspecies of the Narcissus flycatcher (Ficedula narcissina), it is now regarded as an independent species. Sightings on Okinawajima are rare and infrequent.
Field Photographs Taken During Our Tours, With Observation Dates
Encounters with this species during tours are extremely rare, but sightings are more likely during the spring breeding season. Outside the breeding season, they are less vocal.
