Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
NameTickell's Blue Flycatcher
Common NameTickell's Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameCyornis tickelliae
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have bright azure blue upperparts, head, and throat, which gradually fade to a paler blue on the rump and tail. The breast and flanks are a rich rufous-orange, transitioning to a clean white on the belly. Females are duller, with a browner tinge to the blue and paler rufous.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, musical notes, often starting with a 'churr' or 'trrr' sound, followed by a melodious whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue upperparts, Rufous-orange breast and flanks, White belly, Small size, Upright posture
Description
This small, vibrant flycatcher is known for its striking blue upperparts and rufous-orange breast. It is an active insectivore, often seen perching upright and sallying out to catch insects in wooded habitats across its range.
