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| Indian paradise flycatcher - ರಾಜಾಹಕ್ಕಿ - Rajahakki |
The Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is a medium-sized
passerine bird native to Asia, where it is widely distributed. It is native to the
Indian subcontinent,
Central Asia and Myanmar.
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| Indian paradise flycatcher - ರಾಜಾಹಕ್ಕಿ - Rajahakki |
Males have elongated central tail feathers, and a black and rufous plumage in some populations, while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head.
[2] Indian paradise flycatchers feed on insects, which they capture in the air often below a densely canopied tree.
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| Indian paradise flycatcher - ರಾಜಾಹಕ್ಕಿ - Rajahakki |
Types of Flycatcher species found in Mysuru:
Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. They are mainly small arboreal insectivores. The appearance of these birds is highly varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. There are around 29 species found in Karnataka and I have found 5 in Mysuru
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