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Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi

Photo by tbrett
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black crested perching bird with red brown body and long flowing tail.

Habitat:

Brush and dense understory.

Notes:

Tends to hide and fly when people approach keeping bush or hedge rows between you and them.

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Asian Paradise Flycatcher

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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Beautiful capture of this bird in flight!

Spotted for Missions

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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
Mission
Animals of Yala National Park

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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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