The Common Paradise Flycatchers

• August 26, 2022
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The Asian/Indian Paradise Flycatchers (Sworgachari – Terpsiphone paradisi) – also known as the Common Paradise Flycatchers. Also Called The bird/dancer of the paradise. Occur naturally in Asia, where they have an extremely large range. The adult Asian Paradise Flycatcher measures about 7.5 – 8.7 inches (19 – 22 cm) in length, not including the long tail, which can grow to 9.4 inches (24 cm) in length.
Their legs are relatively short, and they tend to sit very upright when perched, similar to shrikes.
Males occur in two phases (morphs) – one with a rufous (chestnut) upper plumage (rufous phase or morph) and another with a predominantly white plumage (white morph).
Asian Paradise Flycatchers mostly feed on insects captured in the air. They usually hunt in the understory of densely canopied trees.
The Asian Paradise Flycatcher mostly breed from May to July. These birds are monogamous and both share the duties of constructing the nest, incubating the eggs, and feeding and protecting the young. A clutch usually consists of 3 – 4 eggs, which are incubated for about 21 – 23 days. Asian Paradise Flycatcher Spotted In All Seasons around Chitwan and Bardiya National Parks.

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