An Ultramarine Flycatcher pops up suddenly
Not sure from where she came, but landed in front of me and stayed around for 10-15 mins. The bird was quite tiny - ~10 cms tall, weighs around 10g and is a winter migrant from the Himalayan foothills to South India. The place we sighted her, a temple, has several stagnant water pools that are a magnet for flies which in turn made the place very appealing for flycatchers.
The species is named after the male's "Ultramarine" color - a deep blue color which literally means beyond the seas (the color was imported into Europe beyond the seas from Asia).
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
An Ultramarine Flycatcher pops up suddenly
Not sure from where she came, but landed in front of me and stayed around for 10-15 mins. The bird was quite tiny - ~10 cms tall, weighs around 10g and is a winter migrant from the Himalayan foothills to South India. The place we sighted her, a temple, has several stagnant water pools that are a magnet for flies which in turn made the place very appealing for flycatchers.
The species is named after the male's "Ultramarine" color - a deep blue color which literally means beyond the seas (the color was imported into Europe beyond the seas from Asia).
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.