The Blue-throated Flycatcher (Cyornis rubeculoides) is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is found in the Indian subcontinent, extending eastwards into Bangladesh and Myanmar.
The Blue-throated Flycatcher is a small bird, measuring 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) in length and weighing 10–12 g (0.35–0.42 oz). It has a bright blue head, back, and rump, with a black throat and breast. The belly is orange, and the wings and tail are brown. The female is similar to the male, but has a duller blue head and a more extensive orange belly.
The Blue-throated Flycatcher is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and gardens. It is an insectivore, and its diet consists mainly of flies, beetles, and other small insects. It perches on branches and twigs, and sallies out to catch insects in mid-air.
The Blue-throated Flycatcher is a common bird in its range, and it is not considered to be threatened. However, its habitat is being lost due to deforestation, and this could pose a threat to the species in the future.
Here are some additional facts about the Blue-throated Flycatcher:
- The Blue-throated Flycatcher is a solitary bird, and it does not form flocks.
- The Blue-throated Flycatcher is a migratory bird, and it winters in southern India and Sri Lanka.
- The Blue-throated Flycatcher is a monogamous bird, and it pairs for life.
- The Blue-throated Flycatcher builds a cup-shaped nest out of moss, lichen, and twigs.
- The Blue-throated Flycatcher lays 3–4 eggs per clutch.
- The Blue-throated Flycatcher incubates its eggs for 12–14 days.
- The Blue-throated Flycatcher fledglings leave the nest after 13–15 days.
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