Bird · GBIF taxon 2486687
Indian Paradise-Flycatcher
Terpsiphone paradisiThe Indian Paradise-Flycatcher is a crested woodland bird; adult males may carry extremely long central tail streamers and occur in white or chestnut forms. It catches insects in agile flights from shaded perches.
Long TailAerial InsectivoreCrested Bird
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flies
- Moths
- Beetles
Predators
- Hawks
- Owls
- Snakes
ThreatsForest loss, pesticide use, nest disturbance, and collisions
HabitatsDeciduous and evergreen forest, wooded gardens, groves, and riparian trees
Life spanLikely several years; precise wild longevity is poorly documented
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyMonarchidae
- SpeciesTerpsiphone paradisi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Remain below the canopy and never approach an occupied cup nest.
Responsible observation
- Movement: Follow short aerial sallies back to a shaded perch.
- Tail: Adult males may trail two exceptionally long central feathers.
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