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Asian Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi

Description:

The Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi), is a medium-sized passerine bird native to Asia that is widely distributed. As the global population is considered stable, it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004. The birds inhabit Central to Southeast Asia. Males have elongated central tail feathers, and a black and rufous plumage in some populations, while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head.[2] Asian paradise flycatchers feed on insects, which they capture in the air often below a densely canopied tree.

Habitat:

Thick and wooded forest.

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Karnataka, India

Spotted on Dec 8, 2012
Submitted on May 21, 2016

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