Black-and-orange Flycatcher
NameBlack-and-orange Flycatcher
Common NameBlack-and-orange Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula nigrorufa
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, nape, upper back, and wings. The throat, breast, belly, rump, and tail are bright orange. Females are similar but duller, with a browner head and back, and paler orange underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' song, often mixed with harsher notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in southern India.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and orange plumage, Small size, Orange rump and tail, Found in dense forest undergrowth
Description
A small, striking flycatcher endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Males exhibit a vibrant contrast of glossy black upperparts and bright orange underparts, while females are duller. They typically forage for insects in the dense undergrowth of montane forests.
