Friday 30 September 2011

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher




Name: Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
Size: 14 Cms
Appearance: A small,  blue winged bird with Orange throat. White coloured belly. Females have a a bit dull blue coat and dull orange throat colour. 
Habitat: Found in dense bushes (often near water bodies). Feeds on insects and sits low on perches. Also found in urban areas but only in less disturbed green patches. Often seen in pairs. 
Sound: A continuous metallic shrill chrrr....followed by Tak tak...

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