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Hill Blue Flycatcher

Hill Blue Flycatcher

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The Hill Blue Flycatcher is a vibrant bird with males sporting brilliant blue upperparts and an orange breast, while females are duller and browner. It inhabits montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller islands. It prefers primary and secondary montane forests.
How to spot
Look for the male's vivid blue and orange plumage. It often perches upright on branches, sallying out for insects. Listen for its short, sharp calls and simple song.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Most active during the cooler parts of the day, particularly early morning and late afternoon. Breeding season varies by region.
File:Cyornis whitei, female - Mae Wong, Thailand.jpg
File:Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei), Bangkok, Thailand (38246246821).jpg
File:Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei) - Chiang Mai, Thailand S4E8848 (19328659601).jpg
File:Cyornis whitei, female - Mae Wong, Thailand.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei), Bangkok, Thailand (38246246821).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei) - Chiang Mai, Thailand S4E8848 (19328659601).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in the upper reaches of montane forests, where it actively forages for insects, darting from perches to catch prey in flight.
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