Where to spot
Open country, cultivated areas, coastal regions, and urban environments throughout Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and many Pacific islands.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-black back, rufous throat and forehead, and pale, often buffy, underparts. Observe its agile, erratic flight as it forages for insects. Commonly perches on wires.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Open country, cultivated areas, coastal regions, and urban environments throughout Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and many Pacific islands.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-black back, rufous throat and forehead, and pale, often buffy, underparts. Observe its agile, erratic flight as it forages for insects. Commonly perches on wires.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly adaptable, thriving in both natural and urban environments across its extensive range, often nesting on buildings and bridges, making it a familiar sight.
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