TICKELL'S BLUE FLYCATCHER

Description:

Tickell's blue flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family. This is an insectivorous species which breeds in tropical Asia, from the Indian Subcontinent, Sri Lanka and eastwards to Southeast Asia. Its range stretches across all the countries from India to Indonesia. They are blue on the upperparts and the throat and breast are rufous. They are found in dense scrub to forest habitats.

Habitat:

Tickell's blue flycatcher breeds in dry forest, scrub, bamboo and gardens.