Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
NameRufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
Common NameRufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula strophiata
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark grey head with a prominent white supercilium and blackish mask, a striking rufous-orange gorget, olive-brown upperparts, and greyish-white underparts. The tail is dark with white outer feathers. Females are similar but duller, with a less vibrant gorget.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee' calls. The song is a series of thin, high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, from northern Pakistan east through India, Nepal, Bhutan, to southern China, and extending into Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam).
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange gorget, Prominent white supercilium, Dark grey head with blackish mask, White outer tail feathers
Description
A small, active flycatcher found in montane forests, often foraging in dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its distinctive rufous-orange throat patch and frequently flicks its tail.
