Mar 16
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, flycatcher, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, Yellow-bellied fantail flycatcher

Yellow bellied fantail flycatcher, Bhutan

The yellow-bellied fantail (Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus), also known as the yellow-bellied fairy-fantail, is found in the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayas, and portions of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. It is a smallish bird about 8 cm in size. It is yellow below and has a black eye-stripe, white wing-bar and broad black tail tipped white. Small flying insects, particularly flies (Diptera). Yellow-bellied fantail flycatcher  catches prey flushed by fluttering among foliage, and captured in aerobatic sallies; also seen hovering at times. It is found in various types of forest and secondary jungle, but prefers moist evergreen broadleaf forest. This is classified as least concern by IUCN. Common throughout much of range; uncommon to locally common in SE Asia. Occurs in several protected areas.
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Dec 09
by Admin in Rajasthan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, flycatcher, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, red breasted flycatcher

Female red breasted flycatcher

The red-breasted flycatcher is, at first glance, similar to a European robin in appearance; however, these species are not related. The scientific name of this species, Ficedula parva, is Latin for ‘small fig-eating bird’, parva meaning little. Both male and female red-breasted flycatchers have olive-brown upperparts, white underparts, white rings around the eyes, and a wide, black, pointed bill, characteristic of flying insectivores. A good identification feature is the white patches on either side of the base of the tail which are very conspicuous when birds cock and spread their tails. Males have a greyish head and sides to the neck and a bright orangey-red bib on the throat, which females and juveniles lack. The breeding male of this small 11–12 cm long flycatcher is mainly brown above and white below, with a grey head and orange throat. The bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores. As well as taking insects in flight, this species hunts caterpillars amongst the oak foliage, and will take berries. The base of the outertail feather is white and the tail is often flicked upwards as they perch looking out for insect prey which are caught on the […]
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Dec 09
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Female red breasted flycatcher, Jaipur

The red-breasted flycatcher is, at first glance, similar to a European robin in appearance; however, these species are not related. The scientific name of this species, Ficedula parva, is Latin for ‘small fig-eating bird’, parva meaning little. Both male and female red-breasted flycatchers have olive-brown upperparts, white underparts, white rings around the eyes, and a wide, black, pointed bill, characteristic of flying insectivores. A good identification feature is the white patches on either side of the base of the tail which are very conspicuous when birds cock and spread their tails. Males have a greyish head and sides to the neck and a bright orangey-red bib on the throat, which females and juveniles lack. The breeding male of this small 11–12 cm long flycatcher is mainly brown above and white below, with a grey head and orange throat. The bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores. As well as taking insects in flight, this species hunts caterpillars amongst the oak foliage, and will take berries. The base of the outertail feather is white and the tail is often flicked upwards as they perch looking out for insect prey which are caught on the […]
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Dec 09
by Admin in Rajasthan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, flycatcher, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, red breasted flycatcher

Red breasted flycatcher male, Jaipur

The red-breasted flycatcher is, at first glance, similar to a European robin in appearance; however, these species are not related. The scientific name of this species, Ficedula parva, is Latin for ‘small fig-eating bird’, parva meaning little. Both male and female red-breasted flycatchers have olive-brown upperparts, white underparts, white rings around the eyes, and a wide, black, pointed bill, characteristic of flying insectivores. A good identification feature is the white patches on either side of the base of the tail which are very conspicuous when birds cock and spread their tails. Males have a greyish head and sides to the neck and a bright orangey-red bib on the throat, which females and juveniles lack. The breeding male of this small 11–12 cm long flycatcher is mainly brown above and white below, with a grey head and orange throat. The bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores. As well as taking insects in flight, this species hunts caterpillars amongst the oak foliage, and will take berries. The base of the outertail feather is white and the tail is often flicked upwards as they perch looking out for insect prey which are caught on the […]
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Jul 28
by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, babbler, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, canary, Digitalfrescos, flycatcher, grey headed, Grey headed canary flycatcher, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500

Grey headed canary flycatcher, Bhutan

The grey-headed canary-flycatcher sometimes known as the grey-headed flycatcher is a species of small flycatcher-like bird found in tropical Asia. It has a square crest, a grey hood and yellow underparts. They are found mainly in forested habitats where they often join other birds in mixed-species foraging flocks. Pairs are often seen as they forage for insects by making flycatcher-like sallies and calling aloud. Several subspecies are recognized within their wide distribution range. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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