Rufous Paradise-Flycatcher
NameRufous Paradise-Flycatcher
Common NameRufous Paradise-Flycatcher
Scientific NameTerpsiphone rufa
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUniformly bright rufous (orange-brown) plumage covers the entire body, wings, and tail. It features a distinctive bright blue bare skin forming an eye-ring and a pale blue, slightly hooked bill. The legs and feet are also bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of harsh, churring notes, often interspersed with softer whistles or trills. They can also produce sharp, scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines and parts of Indonesia, including Sulawesi and its satellite islands, as well as the Moluccas.
Identifying Featuresuniform rufous plumage, bright blue eye-ring, pale blue bill, active flycatching behavior
Description
A striking medium-sized flycatcher characterized by its entirely rufous plumage, bright blue eye-ring, and pale blue bill. This active bird primarily forages for insects in the understory and mid-canopy of tropical forests.
