Pygmy Flycatcher
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PAKHI DEKHOON PAKHI CHINOON @ 803[Observe the bird and recognize]… A4…Watercolour …[From the Ref. photograph of Internet] The pygmy flycatcher (Muscicapella hodgsoni), also known as the pygmy blue-flycatcher(Ficedula hodgsoni), is a bird species of the family Muscicapidae, in the monotypic genus Muscicapella. It is found in Bhutan, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 9–10 cm. Tiny, small-billed and short-tailed, arboreal flycatcher, resembling a warbler (Sylviidae) in actions. Male nominate race has bright ultramarine-blue crown . Song a short and fairly weak “tzzit-che-che-che-heeee” or “seet-seet-seet-seet-seet -brrrrrr”. Diet not well known but includes small invertebrates, particularly flies (Diptera). About breeding Poorly known; very few nests found. Season mid-Mar to Jul. Both adults gather nest material, but nest built by female alone. [info:Wikipedia &
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