Little Forktail
A species of Forktails Scientific name : Enicurus scouleri Genus : Forktails
Little Forktail, A species of Forktails
Botanical name: Enicurus scouleri
Genus: Forktails
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Description
The little forktail (Enicurus scouleri) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Tian Shan and Himalayan mountain ranges, southern China and Taiwan. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The little forktail is a bird of mountain streams, waterfalls and small shaded forest puddles; breeding between 1200-3700m. The sexes are alike, with black and white plumage. Black above, with white forehead; white band in wings extends across lower back, small, black rump patch; slightly forked, short tail with white in outer feathers; black throat, white below. They are either solitary or are found in pairs. They forage energetically on moss-covered and wet slippery rocks. constantly wags and flicks tail, occasionally launches short sallies, but also plunges underwater, dipper- style to pursue prey. Their diet includes aquatic insects. They are generally silent save for a rarely uttered sharp 'TZitTzit' call. The specific name commemorates Dr John Scouler of Glasgow. 
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Little Forktail's diet consists mainly of aquatic insects and crustaceans with observed variety such as tipulids and beetles. They forage by picking off wet rocks and making sallies, often amidst rapids, and display notable endurance with up to 124 pecks per minute. Unique feeding times include early morning, midday, and evening.
Habitat
The habitat of little Forktail primarily consists of the margins around montane watercourses that range from narrow rocky streams to broader, more turbulent rivers. They show a preference for streams with rugged, bushy surroundings, often nestled in precipitous areas featuring shady canyons, moist fern-lined gorges, and dramatic waterfalls. These environments typically support adjacent forest vegetation, creating a suitable ecological niche for little Forktail.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Forktails Species
Little Forktail 
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