Ultramarine Flycatcher
NameUltramarine Flycatcher
Common NameUltramarine Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula superciliaris
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsAdult male: Bright ultramarine blue on crown, nape, back, wings, and tail. Throat, breast, and belly are pure white. Black bill and legs. Females are duller, grayish-brown above with paler underparts, sometimes with a bluish tinge on the rump and tail.
Vocalization / CallA soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' call; song is a series of thin, high-pitched, somewhat hesitant notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas and winters in lower elevations and parts of Southeast Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresbright ultramarine blue upperparts (male), pure white underparts (male), small size, black bill and legs, active foraging
Description
A small, striking flycatcher, the male is characterized by its brilliant ultramarine blue upperparts and clean white underparts. It is an active insectivore, often seen flitting through the undergrowth or mid-canopy of forests.
