Pygmy Flycatcher
NamePygmy Flycatcher
Common NamePygmy Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula strophiata
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMales display dark blue on the head, nape, and upperparts, contrasting sharply with a prominent rufous-orange patch on the throat and upper breast. This orange is often bordered by a narrow black band, leading to a broad white belly. Females are duller, exhibiting brownish-grey upperparts and a paler rufous throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tseet' call. Its song is a series of thin, high-pitched, and somewhat hesitant notes, often with a descending quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, from northern Pakistan through India, Nepal, Bhutan, and southern China, extending into Southeast Asia for wintering.
Identifying Featuresbright blue upperparts (male), rufous-orange throat and breast band, white belly, small size, upright posture
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its striking blue upperparts and a vibrant rufous-orange throat and breast. It typically perches upright in dense forest undergrowth, actively hunting insects. Its small size and bright coloration make it a distinctive forest inhabitant.
