Narcissus Flycatcher
NameNarcissus Flycatcher
Common NameNarcissus Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula narcissina
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a black crown, nape, and back, with a prominent bright yellow supercilium extending from the lores. The throat and upper breast are a vivid orange, transitioning to bright yellow on the belly and undertail coverts. Wings are black with a distinctive white patch on the primary coverts, and the rump is yellow. Females are much duller, typically olive-brown above with a pale yellowish throat and breast.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a clear, melodious, and often whistling series of phrases, sometimes described as 'tsip-tsip-tsip-swee-swee-swee'. Calls include a soft 'tsip' or 'tack'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in East Asia, including Japan, Korea, northeastern China, and the Russian Far East. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, primarily in the Philippines, Borneo, Sumatra, and parts of mainland Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow supercilium (male), vibrant orange throat and breast (male), black upperparts (male), yellow rump (male), white wing patch (male), small size
Description
The Narcissus Flycatcher is a small, brightly colored migratory passerine. Males are particularly striking with their vibrant black, yellow, and orange plumage, often found foraging for insects in the canopy of deciduous and mixed forests.
