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Asian Paradise Flycatcher


Asian Paradise Flycatcher
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Copyright: Ang Hwee Yong (Meerkat) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 17 W: 0 N: 618] (3245)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Tamron SP AF200-500mm f5-6.3 Di LD
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 3:38
Viewed: 120
Points: 2
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Asian Paradise Flycatcher
Size: 22 cm

Description:
Distinguished from similar Japanese paradise-flycatcher, T. atrocaudata, by bright rufous (not blackish rufous) wings and tail. Male has elongated tail (20-25 cm); some males have white body and tail.

Voice:
it’s has a whistling song; during migration a soft theat.

Habits:
Found in all kinds of arboreal habitat, from primary lowland rainforest to deciduous woodlands at lower mountain altitudes. During migration, they can also be seen in mangroves, forest edges and scrub. A successful species, found solitary or in pairs. During peak migration occurs locally, in relatively high densities for a forest bird. It perches in the middle storey and catches flying insects.

Distribution:
A common winter visitor throughout the island.

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Hi,
Beautiful bird, excellent colors but wee bit sharpness would have been great. tfs.
nagraj.v

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