Asian Brown Flycatcher
A species of Typical Plain Flycatchers Scientific name : Muscicapa dauurica Genus : Typical Plain Flycatchers
Asian Brown Flycatcher, A species of Typical Plain Flycatchers
Botanical name: Muscicapa dauurica
Genus: Typical Plain Flycatchers
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Description General Info
Description
This species is 13 cm (5.1 in) long, including the cocked tail. It is similar in shape to the larger spotted flycatcher, but is relatively longer-tailed. The dark bill is relatively large and broad-based. The adult has grey-brown upperparts, which become greyer as the plumage ages, and whitish underparts with brown-tinged flanks. Young birds have scaly brown upperparts, head and breast. 
Size
13 - 23 cm
Feeding Habits
Asian Brown Flycatcher primarily consume invertebrates, catching prey mid-air with adept aerial maneuvers. They exhibit a sit-and-wait hunting strategy, often from a perch. This species shows a preference for varied flying insects and displays no specialized dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Asian Brown Flycatcher typically resides in temperate and subtropical regions, favouring open lowland environments such as mature and secondary broadleaf forests, woodland, and forest plantations, up to altitudes of 1800 meters. Its habitat range includes mixed pine and broadleaf forests, as well as river valleys in Siberia with dense shrubbery undergrowth. During the non-breeding season, asian Brown Flycatcher can be found in similar habitats, including swamp forests, parks, large gardens, orchards, mangroves, and scrub areas. While migrating, asian Brown Flycatcher often dwells in hilltop and coastal woodlands, as well as shelterbelts, adapting well to varied wooded landscapes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Behavior
Asian brown flycatcher is a common bird found in open woodland and cultivated areas. It nests in a hole in a tree, laying four eggs which are incubated by the female. The male Asian brown flycatcher sings a simple melodic song during courtship. This bird is parasitised by the chewing louse Philopterus davuricae.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
Asian Brown Flycatcher 
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