Mugimaki Flycatcher
Mugimaki Flycatcher
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A popular migratory flycatcher, males are characterized by their striking orange breast and white wing patch. It is a bird of woodlands.
Where to spot
Breeds in coniferous and mixed forests in Siberia and Northeast China; winters in open woodlands and gardens across Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for it actively sallying from exposed perches to catch insects. Its orange breast is a key identification feature.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer) in northern latitudes; during migration (spring/autumn) across East Asia, and winter (autumn to spring) in tropical Asia.
Where to spot
Breeds in coniferous and mixed forests in Siberia and Northeast China; winters in open woodlands and gardens across Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for it actively sallying from exposed perches to catch insects. Its orange breast is a key identification feature.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer) in northern latitudes; during migration (spring/autumn) across East Asia, and winter (autumn to spring) in tropical Asia.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
'Mugimaki' is a Japanese word related to 'wheat sowing,' perhaps indicating its arrival around harvest time or its preference for open cultivated areas.
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