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Jun 22 2022
adult
Alfred Bog - Two pairs were feeding and doing courtship calls. It was great to observe these large birds. They all had varying amounts of dried mud on their feathers which they toss on themselves in the spring, making it look like a plumage change.
Jul 12 2022
Indian Paradise Flycatcher (41)
Feb 7 2022
male, adult
This species used to be called the Asian Paradise Flycatcher (APFC). In 2015 the APFC name was declared a superspecies with three subspecies called
Indian Paradise Flycatcher, endemic to the Indian Subcontinent
Blyth's Paradise Flycatcher, found in SE China and SE Asia
Amur Paradise Flycatcher, native to China, Manchuria and East Russia
Jul 11 2022
Oct 15 2019
Generally split off as Torresian Kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) these days.
Jul 7 2022