Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) नीली पकड़, नीली फीतपकड़

Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) नीली पकड़, नीली फीतपकड़ - Birds Around Me 0262

- December 24, 2025

The Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, known in Hindi as नीली पकड़ or नीली फीतपकड़, is one of the most charming small birds of the Indian subcontinent. Its vivid plumage and melodious song make it a favorite among birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.

Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) नीली पकड़, नीली फीतपकड़
Jabalpur, April 2025

This delicate flycatcher measures about 11–12 cm in length. Males are striking, with a bright blue head, back, and tail, contrasted by a warm orange throat and breast and a whitish belly. Females are more subdued, with duller blue and brown tones, yet equally graceful. The bird’s slender build and lively movements add to its appeal.

Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) नीली पकड़, नीली फीतपकड़
Jabalpur, December 2025

Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher is widely distributed across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, thriving in woodlands, forest edges, gardens, and plantations. It is especially common in the Western Ghats and Himalayan foothills, where its song often rings through the trees.

Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) नीली पकड़, नीली फीतपकड़
Jabalpur, December 2025

True to its name, this flycatcher is an agile insect hunter. It perches quietly on low branches, darting out to snatch insects mid-air before returning to its perch. Its song is sweet, melodious, and varied, often described as one of the most pleasant among Indian songbirds. During the breeding season, males sing persistently to attract mates and defend territory.

The Hindi names नीली पकड़ and नीली फीतपकड़ highlight both its brilliant blue plumage and its insect-catching behavior. In rural areas, its presence is often welcomed as a sign of a healthy environment, since it thrives where insect populations are abundant.

Hindi Names of Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae): नीली पकड़, नीली फीतपकड़

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