This species is declining rapidly as a consequence of widespread
and continuing reductions in the extent and quality of lowland
forest. This is causing severe fragmentation of its presumably
small population, qualifying it as Vulnerable. Sibley, C. G.;
Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the
world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA. Distribution and
populationHypothymis coelestis 18 cm. Slim, electric-blue,
canopy-dwelling flycatcher. Entire plumage dark vivid sky-blue,
washed lilac on cheeks and throat. Duller grey-blue on belly.
Narrow yellowish eye-ring. Elongated, paler electric-blue crown
feathers form droopy crest which usually lies flat, only raised
when excited. Female similar although slightly duller. Similar
spp. Black-naped Monarch H. azurea and Short-crested Monarch H.
helenae differ in black facial markings and generally show less
of a crest. Voice Distinctive, fast, high-pitched tee-tee-tee
and typical rasping alarm call. Hints Joins mixed feeding
flocks. Tends to stay