Little Forktail
Little Forktail
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1 day ago
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The smallest of the forktails, characterized by its distinctive pied black-and-white plumage and constantly wagging forked tail. It is a specialist of swift streams.
Where to spot
Fast-flowing mountain streams and torrents in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and parts of China.
How to spot
Look for its diagnostic wagging tail as it hops along wet rocks and boulders in streams. Its calls are sharp and distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day, foraging along waterways.
Where to spot
Fast-flowing mountain streams and torrents in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and parts of China.
How to spot
Look for its diagnostic wagging tail as it hops along wet rocks and boulders in streams. Its calls are sharp and distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day, foraging along waterways.
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Despite its small size, it is a remarkably agile bird, capable of darting and hovering to catch aquatic insects along fast-flowing mountain streams.
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