Asian brown flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica)
Camera Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL | Focal: 300 mm | Exposure: 1/400 sec | Aperture: f 5.6 | 100
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Muscicapa
Species: M. dauurica
Identification
This species is 13cm long, including the cocked tail. It is similar in shape to the larger Spotted Flycatcher, but is relatively longer-tailed. The dark bill is relatively large and broad-based.
The adult has grey-brown upperparts, which become greyer as the plumage ages, and whitish underparts with brown-tinged flanks. Young birds have scaly brown upperparts, head and breast.
The male Asian Brown Flycatcher sings a simple melodic song during courtship.
Habitat
This is an insectivorous species which breeds in Japan, eastern Siberia and the Himalayas. It is migratory and winters in tropical southern Asia from southern India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia.
Asian Brown Flycatcher is a common bird found in open woodland and cultivated areas. It nests in a hole in a tree, laying four eggs which are incubated by the female.
Hi, I am Amit Dutta and the creator of this photoblog. In October 2005, I bought my first digital camera (Canon 350D) and stating spending some quality time in my favourate hobby - Photography.