Project aims
Rück's Blue Flycatcher has not been reliably recorded for over 100 years. However, the lowland forests of North Sumatra remain poorly surveyed for birds and there is a chance it persists. Before a full survey can be initiated there is a need to identify stakeholders, and gather information on possible survey localities.
Results
A collaboration with Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (YEL), who have operated at the survey location for several years, has been established with Endemic Indonesia Society. Part of this collaboration includes a rapid reconnaissance survey for Rück's Blue Flycatcher.
Several threatened bird species were recorded, as well as a relatively large number of Cyornis flycatchers, indicating the area’s strong potential as a survey location for Rück's Blue Flycatcher.
Reports
AT A GLANCE
Organisation: Endemic Indonesia Society
Collaborating Partners: Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity; Turtle Conservation Center, Asian Turtle Programme, Indonesian Herpetofauna Foundation
Country: Indonesia
Year project started: 2024
Species: Rück's Blue Flycatcher