Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher: A Sudden Encounter - Flycatcher Series 2

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Introduction

The Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher (Ficedula strophiata) is a small, active passerine native to the montane forests of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. This bird possesses a hidden beauty from which it gets its scientific name “strophiata,” derived from the Ancient Greek word strophios, referring to a breastband or chest cord.

Identification

Male birds have olive-brown or slate-grey upperparts, a black face mask, a white supercilium and forehead, a prominent rufous-orange throat gorget (expandable in displays), white underparts, and a black tail with white outer bases. Females are comparatively duller, with a paler gorget, a less distinct white brow, and a slate-grey lower breast.

Rufous-Gorgeted Flycatcher on Birding Blog of Debo

Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher: A Sudden Encounter - Flycatcher Series 2

Introduction

Identification