Spotted Forktail
NameSpotted Forktail
Common NameSpotted Forktail
Scientific NameEnicurus maculatus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly black and white. It has a black head and upperparts with prominent white spots on the crown and back. The underparts are white. A distinctive feature is its long, deeply forked black tail with broad white bands, and a white wing bar is visible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, and often repeated whistling call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresblack and white plumage, spotted crown and back, long deeply forked tail with white bands, white wing bar, found near fast-flowing streams
Description
A striking black and white bird, the Spotted Forktail is typically found near fast-flowing mountain streams. It is characterized by its long, deeply forked tail and active foraging behavior along rocky streambeds.
