Deep Forest Canopy
Species Radar
Old World Flycatchers

Brown-breasted Flycatcher

Muscicapa muttui

The brown-breasted flycatcher or Layard's flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. The species breeds in north eastern India, central and Southern China and northern Burma and Thailand, and migrates to southern India and Sri Lanka. It forages for insects below the forest canopy, often close to the forest floor.

Where are you looking?

Select a tracking region above to ping the eBird database and reveal live hotspots for the Brown-breasted Flycatcher.

Low-Light Telephoto Systems

Identifying specific features of the Brown-breasted Flycatcher requires high-contrast magnification. Check out the top-rated 8x42 optics.

View Pro Optics

Expedition Prep

Targeting the Brown-breasted Flycatcher?

Build a custom travel itinerary around these hotpot clusters using our trip planning suite.

Open Planner