White-gorgeted Flycatcher
A species of Rufous-browed and White-gorgeted Flycatchers Scientific name : Anthipes monileger Genus : Rufous-browed and White-gorgeted Flycatchers
White-gorgeted Flycatcher, A species of Rufous-browed and White-gorgeted Flycatchers
Botanical name: Anthipes monileger
Genus: Rufous-browed and White-gorgeted Flycatchers
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Description
Photo By Rofikul Islam
Description
The white-gorgeted flycatcher (Anthipes monileger) is a species of passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was formerly placed in the genus Ficedula.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
White-gorgeted Flycatcher consumes small invertebrates, foraging alone or in pairs within dense cover, and exhibits unique tail-flicking when perched. Its secretive behavior includes skulking in undergrowth and occasional short aerial insect pursuits.
Habitat
The habitat of white-gorgeted Flycatcher typically includes moist broadleaf forests and areas rich in lush vegetation near streams. These birds are also found in scrubby ravines, dense bushes, and bamboo growths. They occupy similar environments during both breeding and non-breeding seasons, preferring lower altitudes outside the breeding period.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Rofikul Islam
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
White-gorgeted Flycatcher