White-crowned Forktail
White-crowned Forktail
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A striking black-and-white forktail, easily identified by its prominent white crown and deeply forked tail. It frequents rocky streams.
Where to spot
Rocky, fast-flowing mountain streams and rivers in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, and Indonesia.
How to spot
Look along the edges of clear, rocky streams. Its bold plumage and tail-wagging are unmistakable. Listen for its sharp calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, foraging in and around water.
Where to spot
Rocky, fast-flowing mountain streams and rivers in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, and Indonesia.
How to spot
Look along the edges of clear, rocky streams. Its bold plumage and tail-wagging are unmistakable. Listen for its sharp calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, foraging in and around water.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like all forktails, it has a peculiar habit of constantly wagging its tail up and down, a behavior that aids in balance on slippery rocks.
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