Birds Around Me 0190 - Indian paradise flycatcher दूधराज, सुल्ताना बुलबुल (Terpsiphone paradisi)

- June 30, 2022

It is always exciting to see an exquisite, fairy-like Paradise Flycatcher. I have seen it so many times, but couldn't frame it. On April 22, I not only observed for a long period of time but also managed to capture a decent record shot. All the action happened 20 m from my home in Jabalpur.

Indian paradise flycatcher दूधराज, सुल्ताना बुलबुल (Terpsiphone paradisi)
Jabalpur, MP, India
April 2025

Medium-sized passerine bird, native to Asia, the Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradise) “Dhudraj दूधराज” is the State bird of Madhya Pradesh.

Indian paradise flycatcher दूधराज, सुल्ताना बुलबुल (Terpsiphone paradisi) - Ashutosh Jhureley

Facts: It is about the size of a bulbul, excluding the tail ribbons, which are between 25-30 cm long. The adult male is silvery-white with two long ribbon-like feathers, or 'streamers', in his tail and a glossy metallic black, crested head. The female and young male are chestnut above, greyish white below, also with a black crested head.

The nest of the Paradise Flycatcher is a compactly woven cup of fine grasses and fibers plastered on the exterior with cobwebs and spiders' egg cases. It is built in the crotch or elbow of a twig, normally between 2 and 5 m from the ground.

Hindi Name of Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi): दूधराज, सुल्ताना बुलबुल

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