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