Indian Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi (Linnaeus, 1758)

Monarchidae — Monarchs

Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi, is a passerine of the Monarchidae family found in the Oriental Region from Afghanistan and western China to central Bangladesh, south-western Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is a breeding bird across that range. Males are notable for their long central tail feathers, while plumage varies between populations, with some showing black and rufous and others white. Females are shorter-tailed, with rufous wings and a black head. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1758.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Monarchidae — Monarchs
Breeding range
Oriental Region: n Afghanistan and w China to c Bangladesh, sw Myanmar and Sri Lanka
Indian Paradise Flycatcher
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Tours where you can spot this bird

9 tours in Thailand 7, Bangladesh 1, India 1

Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Bangladesh / Sitakunda Private tour 6h

Spend six private hours birdwatching on foot near Sitakunda with Eugene Prewitt, exploring local habitats for a wide mix of resident and sea...

From USD 140
16-Day North India Birds, Tigers & Taj Mahal with Nikhil Devasar
16-Day North India Birds, Tigers & Taj Mahal with Nikhil Devasar
India / New Delhi Custom tour 16 days

A 16-day North India circuit linking Corbett and the Kumaon hills with Chambal, the Taj Mahal, Keoladeo and Ranthambore....

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 35 days

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Thailand / Khao Sok Group tour 3 days

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 3 days

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 3 days

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birding adventure in Thailand’s highest mountain region, exploring divers...

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 1 day

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 1 day

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding experience in Thailand’s highest mountain region, known for its rich di...

Southern Thailand Bird Watching – 9 Days
Southern Thailand Bird Watching – 9 Days
Thailand / Southern Thailand Private tour 9 days

A comprehensive 9-day private birdwatching expedition across Southern Thailand, covering mangroves, lowland rainforest, montane forest, and ...