The Cinnamon-breasted Paradise Flycatcher is a striking bird with a rufous or cinnamon body and a long, streaming tail in males. It is native to the forests of the Philippines.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Philippines, found in various islands including Luzon, Mindanao, and Palawan, inhabiting forests and secondary growth.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of forested areas. Look for the male's distinctive long tail and cinnamon plumage. Observe its acrobatic flight as it catches insects in mid-air.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day but often most vocal in the mornings.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Philippines, found in various islands including Luzon, Mindanao, and Palawan, inhabiting forests and secondary growth.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of forested areas. Look for the male's distinctive long tail and cinnamon plumage. Observe its acrobatic flight as it catches insects in mid-air.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day but often most vocal in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Similar to other paradise flycatchers, males of this species can have extremely long tail streamers, which are used in elaborate courtship displays.
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