Kashmir Flycatcher facts for kids
The Kashmir Flycatcher, known scientifically as Ficedula subrubra, is a small songbird that belongs to the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It's a type of passerine bird, which means it's part of a large group of birds often called "perching birds."
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Where the Kashmir Flycatcher Lives
This special bird makes its home in the north-west Himalayas. It breeds in the beautiful Kashmir region, which is part of the Indian Subcontinent.
When winter arrives, the Kashmir Flycatcher doesn't stay in the cold mountains. It is a migratory bird, meaning it travels long distances. It flies south to warmer places for the winter. You can find it in the hills of central Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of India during these colder months.
What the Kashmir Flycatcher Looks Like
The Kashmir Flycatcher is a small bird, about 13 cm (around 5 inches) long. That's about the length of a pen!
- Male Birds: The male Kashmir Flycatcher is quite colorful. It has a grey-brown back. Its throat, chest, and sides are a bright orange-red. This orange-red color is often outlined with a black border on its throat and chest, making it stand out.
- Female and Young Birds: Female birds and young birds (called first-winter birds) look a bit different. Their upper parts are a slightly browner shade. The red color on their undersides might be a lighter pink, not as bright as the males.
What the Kashmir Flycatcher Eats
The Kashmir Flycatcher is an insectivore, which means it loves to eat insects! It catches insects in the air, often darting out from a perch to snatch them. This helps control insect populations in its habitat.
Images for kids
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Kashmir flycatcher, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
See also
- Papamoscas de Cachemira para niños (Kashmir Flycatcher for kids in Spanish)
