Rufous-tailed Jungle Flycatcher
Rufous-tailed Jungle Flycatcher
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The Rufous-tailed Jungle Flycatcher is a small, rather drab bird with olive-brown upperparts and a distinctive rufous tail. It is a secretive inhabitant of dense forests.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It inhabits dense lowland and foothill primary and secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its drab body and distinctive rufous tail. It tends to stay low in dense vegetation. Listening for its soft, short calls is often the best way to locate this elusive bird.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects in the undergrowth.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It inhabits dense lowland and foothill primary and secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its drab body and distinctive rufous tail. It tends to stay low in dense vegetation. Listening for its soft, short calls is often the best way to locate this elusive bird.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon, foraging for insects in the undergrowth.
Despite its subtle appearance, the rufous tail is a key field mark that often flashes as the bird moves through the undergrowth, helping with identification in its dimly lit habitat.
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