Blue-and-White Flycatcher

Cyanoptila cyanomelana

The Blue-and-White Flycatcher is a small migratory bird found in East Asia. The male has striking blue and white plumage, with a blue crown, back, and tail, and a white face, throat, and underparts. The female is more subdued, with grayish-blue upperparts and a paler underbelly. These flycatchers inhabit dense forests, woodlands, and gardens, where they forage for insects by sallying from perches. They are known for their distinctive song, a series of melodious whistles. The species is not globally threatened, but habitat loss and fragmentation are potential concerns for their long-term survival.

Habitat: Forests, woodlands, gardens