Kashmir Flycatcher

Ficedula subrubra

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Muscicapidae

Size:

13 to 14 centimeters

Weight:

9 to 12 grams

Taxonomy:

(Hartert & Steinbacher, 1934)

Short Description:

The Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra) is a small bird species characterized by its vibrant plumage, predominantly black with striking rufous underparts and white markings on the wings. Males typically exhibit more intense colors than females. This bird is known for its distinctive call, a melodious chirping often heard during the breeding season.

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The Kashmir Flycatcher is primarily found in the northern regions, particularly in the mountainous areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Its habitat includes dense forests, wooded valleys, and shrublands with ample foliage, providing suitable nesting and foraging grounds.

Kashmir Flycatchers are migratory birds, spending their breeding season in Pakistan’s northern regions and migrating to warmer climates, such as India and Southeast Asia, during winter. They are insectivorous, feeding primarily on flying insects caught in mid-air. During the breeding season, males engage in courtship displays to attract mates, often singing from perches to establish territories. Nesting occurs in concealed locations amidst dense vegetation, where females lay eggs and both parents share incubation and chick-rearing duties. Despite their small size, Kashmir Flycatchers are agile and acrobatic flyers, adept at capturing prey on the wing.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast