Verditer Flycatcher
NameVerditer Flycatcher
Common NameVerditer Flycatcher
Scientific NameEumyias thalassinus
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales are a vibrant, glossy verditer blue over most of the body, with a contrasting black mask around the eyes and lores. The flight feathers and tail are often a darker, more intense blue or bluish-black. Females are duller and paler blue.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a series of sweet, clear, often repeated whistles, sometimes described as a 'twee-twee-twee' or 'swee-swee-swee' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and parts of southern China, extending south into Malaysia and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant turquoise-blue plumage (male), Black mask around eyes and lores, Upright perching posture, Small size, Flycatching behavior
Description
The Verditer Flycatcher is a small, striking passerine bird known for its brilliant turquoise-blue plumage. It typically perches upright on exposed branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight before returning to its perch.
