Indigo Flycatcher

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The Indigo Flycatcher is a small, vibrant bird where males display a beautiful deep indigo-blue plumage. Females are duller, typically brownish with blue tints on the wings and tail.

Where to spot

Endemic to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia, inhabiting humid montane forests, often in the undergrowth or near forest edges.

How to spot

Look for the male's distinctive deep indigo coloration. It can be elusive in dense foliage. Listen for its short, sharp calls and soft, whistled song to help locate it.

When to spot

A resident species, observable year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Breeding season generally occurs during the local wet season.

Where to spot

Endemic to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia, inhabiting humid montane forests, often in the undergrowth or near forest edges.

How to spot

Look for the male's distinctive deep indigo coloration. It can be elusive in dense foliage. Listen for its short, sharp calls and soft, whistled song to help locate it.

When to spot

A resident species, observable year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Breeding season generally occurs during the local wet season.

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This species is often associated with disturbed forest habitats and forest edges, suggesting some adaptability to human-altered landscapes, unlike some of its more pristine-forest-dependent relatives.

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