Rufous-browed Flycatcher

Malacocincla perspicillata

The Rufous-browed Flycatcher is a small passerine bird found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It is known for its distinctive rufous crown and eyebrow, with a contrasting black mask and white throat. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the underparts are pale with a yellowish tinge. This species is often observed perching quietly in the understory, sallying out to catch insects. It has a melodious and varied song, often heard during the breeding season. The Rufous-browed Flycatcher is a migratory species, breeding in the mountains and wintering in lower elevations.

Habitat: Forests and wooded areas