Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Brown-breasted flycatcher
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
A small flycatcher measuring about 12–13 cm in length. It has brown upperparts, a pale brown breast, and a distinct white throat and belly. The bill is short and broad, adapted for catching insects mid-air.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Breeds in the Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka’s central hills; migratory populations winter in the southern Western Ghats and Sri Lanka’s lowlands. Northern populations may move short distances seasonally.
Migrate to:
Moves to Sri Lanka and southern peninsular India during the non-breeding season (typically from October to March).
Breeding season:
Breeding occurs mainly from April to July, coinciding with the pre-monsoon period. The nest is a cup-shaped structure made of moss, bark fibers, and spider webs, placed on low tree branches.
Breed in:
Breeds in evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats and Sri Lankan highlands, often between 600–2000 m elevation.
Habitat:
Prefers dense, shaded forests and wooded ravines. Often found in the understory or mid-canopy, where it perches quietly and darts out to catch insects.
Diet:
Insectivorous; feeds primarily on small flying insects, captured through short sallies from perches within the forest interior.