Large Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis magnirostris) is probably one of the most enigmatic flycatchers in Asia. Until quite recently, it was treated as a subspecies of the more widely distributed Hill Blue Flycatcher despite looking remarkably different. I recently had a chance to observe an adult male Large Blue Flycatcher that had been returning to the... Continue Reading →
Pymgy Flycatcher (Ficedula hodgsoni) is a rare and little-known bird in Thailand. We were uncertain about its seasonal status until a juvenile was photographed at Doi Lang, Chiang Mai on 6 July 2020 confirming that this species is a breeding resident in the north-west. Apart from high mountains in the north, this species has also... Continue Reading →
The discovery of Umber Flycatcher in Thailand was a big surprise. This cryptic and little known bird was previously thought to occur only in the lowland forest of Borneo. However, photos of a bird from Perdik posted in an excellent blog by Dave Bakewell in 2013 spiked our interest in this species. Finally, photos of... Continue Reading →
Paradise-flycatchers are among birders' most favourite birds. Three species can be found in Thailand; 1) Blyth's Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone affinis), 2) Amur Paradise-flycatcher (T. incei), and 3) Japanese Paradise-flycatcher (T. atrocaudata). The male of Blyth's and Amur Paradise-flycatcher can either have the typical rufous morph, or the less frequently seen white morph, while the Japanese Paradise-flycatcher... Continue Reading →
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