Similar to female Palawan blue flycatcher, but smaller, with a brown rather than gray head.

[3] This species is monotypic Typically solitary and forages secretively on the close to the forest floor and in tangled vines, rattan and climbing bamboo where it feeds on insects.

Unlike most species, the Palawan flycatcher did not return to these lands after the restoration back to old growth.

[6] The species is present in conservation areas - the entirety of Palawan has been designated a biosphere reserve but actual protection and enforcement against logging and hunting has been difficult.

Conservation actions proposed include surveys in remaining lowland forests in order to better understand population and distribution, habitat and tolerance for degradation.

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