A highly sought-after migratory flycatcher, males are brilliantly colored with yellow, black, and white plumage. It is a forest dweller.
Where to spot
Breeds in temperate forests in Japan, Korea, and Northeast China; winters in tropical broadleaf forests across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging in the mid-canopy. Males are unmistakable. Listen for its melodic, whistling song.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer) in northern latitudes; during migration (spring/autumn) and winter (autumn to spring) in tropical Asia.
Where to spot
Breeds in temperate forests in Japan, Korea, and Northeast China; winters in tropical broadleaf forests across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging in the mid-canopy. Males are unmistakable. Listen for its melodic, whistling song.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer) in northern latitudes; during migration (spring/autumn) and winter (autumn to spring) in tropical Asia.
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The male's vibrant yellow plumage is thought to resemble the flower Narcissus, giving the bird its common name.
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