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'''Alternative name: Chinese Flycatcher''' | '''Alternative name: Chinese Flycatcher''' | ||
[[Image:23768Narcissus Flycatcher 3747b.JPG|thumb|550px|right|Adult male<br />Photo by {{user|tunpin.ong|tunpin.ong}}<br />[[Ampang Forest Reserve]], Selangor, [[Malaysia]], February 2005]] | [[Image:23768Narcissus Flycatcher 3747b.JPG|thumb|550px|right|Adult male<br />Photo by {{user|tunpin.ong|tunpin.ong}}<br />[[Ampang Forest Reserve]], Selangor, [[Malaysia]], February 2005]] | ||
;[[:Category:Ficedula|Ficedula]] elisae | ;[[:Category:Ficedula|Ficedula]] elisae | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | 13–13·5 cm | |
| + | *Yellow underparts, rump and [[Topography#Heads|supercilium]] | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Breeds in northeastern [[China]] (Shanxi and Hebei); migrates to southern [[China]], Hainan, and southeast [[Asia]] ([[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Vietnam]]) | Breeds in northeastern [[China]] (Shanxi and Hebei); migrates to southern [[China]], Hainan, and southeast [[Asia]] ([[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Vietnam]]) | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | [[Image:8193330270 ce5da6ec03 b.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female<br />Photo by {{user|SeeToh|SeeToh}}<br />Former Bidadari Cemetery, [[Singapore]], November 2012]] | ||
This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
Formerly included in [[Narcissus Flycatcher]].<br /> | Formerly included in [[Narcissus Flycatcher]].<br /> | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 25 November 2014
Alternative name: Chinese Flycatcher
- Ficedula elisae
Identification
13–13·5 cm
- Yellow underparts, rump and supercilium
Distribution
Breeds in northeastern China (Shanxi and Hebei); migrates to southern China, Hainan, and southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam)
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Formerly included in Narcissus Flycatcher.
In 1999 a new taxon, beijingnica was described from China, named Beijing Flycatcher. However this taxon is now believed to be invalid. It most probably represents the first summer plumage of this species.
Habitat
Deciduous woodlands. Primary forest, Secondary forest and scrub, mangroves and city parks.
Behaviour
Prefers the lower storey and perches that are hidden by thick foliages and twigs.
Diet
Diet includes insects and small caterpillars.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2014. IOC World Bird Names (version 4.3). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Green-backed Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Green-backed_Flycatcher
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