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 Black-and-orange flycatcher
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
A small, compact flycatcher about 12–13 cm in length. It has a bright orange underbody, black head and face, and rufous-brown upperparts; the short tail and rounded wings give it a stubby appearance.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species, endemic to the southern Western Ghats of India.
Migrate to:
— (Non-migratory)
Breeding season:
Mainly March to June. Builds a moss-lined cup nest placed close to the ground on a bank, root, or among ferns.
Breed in:
Montane shola forests and adjacent grasslands in the higher elevations (above 1,200 m) of the Western Ghats.
Habitat:
Prefers evergreen montane forests, forest edges, and shaded ravines, often seen flitting close to the ground or low shrubs.
Diet:
Feeds mostly on insects and small arthropods, which it captures by sallying from low perches or gleaning from foliage and ground litter.
