The Grey-breasted Blue Flycatcher is a charming small bird with blue upperparts, a rufous breast, and a distinctive grey throat. It is an active inhabitant of forest undergrowth.
Where to spot
Found in the Himalayas and mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indochina. Inhabits dense evergreen forests and thickets.
How to spot
Look for the combination of blue upperparts, rufous breast, and grey throat. It tends to forage low to the ground in dense cover. Listen for its soft, clear, whistled calls.
When to spot
A resident species, though some altitudinal movements may occur in winter. Observable year-round, most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Himalayas and mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indochina. Inhabits dense evergreen forests and thickets.
How to spot
Look for the combination of blue upperparts, rufous breast, and grey throat. It tends to forage low to the ground in dense cover. Listen for its soft, clear, whistled calls.
When to spot
A resident species, though some altitudinal movements may occur in winter. Observable year-round, most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
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This species often joins mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly during the non-breeding season, demonstrating a cooperative foraging strategy to locate insects more efficiently.
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