White-gorgeted Flycatcher
NameWhite-gorgeted Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-gorgeted Flycatcher
Scientific NameFicedula monileger
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, often with a rufous wash on the crown and rump. Underparts are paler, grayish-brown, with a prominent white gorget (throat patch) bordered by blackish. It also features a distinct pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant whistles or trills, often ascending or descending. Calls include soft 'tseep' or 'tsit' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas (from Nepal eastward), Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China, and parts of Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra).
Identifying FeaturesProminent white gorget, Pale eye-ring, Overall drab olive-brown plumage, Small size, Upright posture
Description
This small, shy flycatcher is characterized by its drab olive-brown plumage and a striking white throat patch. It typically forages for insects in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often perching upright.
