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Black and Orange Flycatcher
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Black and Orange Flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa)

The Black-and-orange Flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa) is a species of flycatcher endemic to the central and southern Western Ghats, the Nilgiris and Palni hill ranges in southern India. It is unique among the Ficedula flycatchers in having rufous coloration on its back and prior to molecular studies was suggested to be related to the chats and thrushes. Included in the IUCN Redlist of Threatened Species.. This bird prefers thick under-growths and usually don't come in the open..
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Habitat
High altitude shola forests of South Western Ghats
Location
Pampadum Shola National Park
Date taken
18.10.2011
Scientific name
Ficedula nigrorufa
Equipment used
Nikon D300 + Nikkor 80-400mm VR
Hans&Judy Beste
What a beautiful bird;much brighter orange than in the field guide(Princeton).Thanks for posting this great portrait.
 
delia todd
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Oooh he's is so beautiful. A superb picture you've taken of it.

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