Snowy-browed Flycatcher
A species of Ficedula Flycatchers Scientific name : Ficedula hyperythra Genus : Ficedula Flycatchers
Snowy-browed Flycatcher, A species of Ficedula Flycatchers
Botanical name: Ficedula hyperythra
Genus: Ficedula Flycatchers
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Description
The snowy-browed flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
13 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Bronze
Gray
White
Blue
Feeding Habits
Snowy-browed Flycatcher, primarily carnivorous, feeds on invertebrates. It forages actively, often seen flitting about in search of prey. Unique adaptations, such as its agile flight, enable efficient aerial hunting.
Habitat
The snowy-browed Flycatcher predominantly resides in subtropical or tropical moist forests. Its preferred habitats include dense, moist lowland and montane forests, often with an abundance of mossy broadleaf trees, bamboo clusters, and ravines. This species adapts to varying elevations, breeding at heights ranging from 700 meters to over 3300 meters across different regions. During the non-breeding season, the snowy-browed Flycatcher descends to similar habitats but at lower altitudes, typically between 200 and 1700 meters, extending down to plains or foothills. Snowy-browed Flycatcher is widespread throughout broader geographical regions encompassing the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and the Wallacea region, showcasing versatility in its elevation range.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Lip Kee , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Ficedula Flycatchers Species
Snowy-browed Flycatcher