The Tickell’s blue flycatcher is named after Samuel Tickell, a British ornithologist who worked on these birds in India and Burma.
Tickell’s blue flycatcher is a small bird around 12 cm in length and is covered with blue and orange plumage. They hunt flying insects for food. They may also go for various crawling insects if in need. These birds are very active, and are used to human presence. They are seen hunting even after dusk. Their hunting style varies from single hunting, pair hunting, of even group hunting in mixed species. They build their nest in trees holes or rocky voids, lined with fine grass and fibres. Their preferred breeding locations are open forests, groves and gardens in the vicinity of water. Three to five eggs can be seen in a nest.
These birds are seen in good numbers in many regions of Asia, especially from India to China. They are considered to be of ‘Least Concern’ by the IUCN.
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