Green-backed Flycatcher
NameGreen-backed Flycatcher
Common NameGreen-backed Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula elisae
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)12.8
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have an olive-green back, bright yellow underparts, a distinct yellow supercilium, and a prominent white wing-bar. The tail is dark with yellow edges on the outer feathers. Females are generally duller, with less intense yellow and a less conspicuous wing-bar.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsip' call, often given singly. The song is a short, sweet, and somewhat warbling phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Green-backed Flycatcher breeds in northeastern China and migrates south for the winter, ranging across Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresolive-green back, bright yellow underparts, yellow supercilium, prominent white wing-bar, small size
Description
This small, vibrant flycatcher is characterized by its olive-green back and bright yellow underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging for insects in the mid to upper canopy of broadleaf and mixed forests.
