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Rusty-tailed Flycatcher
- Scientific name
- Ficedula ruficauda
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Rusty-tailed Flycatcher (Ficedula ruficauda) is a migratory passerine bird primarily native to the temperate forests of the Himalayas, moving toward the Western Ghats of India during the winter months. As a species, it occupies a specific niche within the Muscicapidae family, defined by its distinctively rounded wings and pointed, rust-colored tail which serve as primary identifiers for ornithologists and field researchers.
The species was formally described by the naturalist William Swainson in 1838. Its design—an evolutionary adaptation—favors the high-altitude, dense canopy environments where it thrives. It is noted for its elusive behavior, typically preferring the middle strata of forest foliage, which has historically made it a subject of interest for those cataloging the avian biodiversity of the South Asian region.
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