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Nilgiri Flycatcher

Nilgiri Flycatcher

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The White-tailed Flycatcher is a small and distinctive bird, recognized by its dark blue-grey plumage and a contrasting white tail. It is a secretive inhabitant of dense, humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Western Ghats of Southern India, found in humid evergreen and montane forests, often near streams or ravines.
How to spot
Look for its dark body and bright white tail, especially when it flies. It tends to perch low in dense foliage. Listen for its soft, high-pitched calls or short, whistled song.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Most active during the cooler parts of the day, particularly early morning. Breeding season is generally during the spring months.
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File:Nilgiri Flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) – Female by Dharani Prakash.jpg
File:Nilgiri Flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) – Female by Dharani Prakash (cropped).jpg
File:Nilgiri flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus).jpg
File:Nilgiri flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) (43521074190).jpg
File:Nilgiri flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) (43521075360).jpg
File:Eumyias albicaudatus-Nilgiri flycatcher.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri Flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) – Female by Dharani Prakash.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri Flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) – Female by Dharani Prakash (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) (43521074190).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nilgiri flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus) (43521075360).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in the vicinity of water bodies within its forest habitat, darting out from perches to catch flying insects. Its white tail flashes prominently during flight.
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