This individual - it was the only one I saw in India - was resting (?) on the grass on what was essentially a domestic lawn of a small house near the Koshi River not that far from the boarder with Nepal. This was the river on which I was luck enough to see Ibisbill.
The Verditer Flycatcher is found from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra in Indonesia. Apparently its name is due to its specific colour - although it's not a term I have encountered beforehand.
Shortly after taking the last picture here I moved slightly and the bird flew off. It was a very brief, but remarkable sight.
As ever, to join in with WBW click on the link below. cheers SM.
The Verditer Flycatcher's brilliant blue plumage almost seems unreal.
ReplyDeleteOhhoh.. a really beautiful bird. Thanks for the great photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos of this pretty bird, Stewart! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic colour this bird is Stewart. Thanks for hosting and commenting. I hope you have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteI photographed the vulture in California. None in Hawaii. Thanks for hosting
ReplyDeleteJak niezwykły kolor ma ten ptak! Pewnie w związku z tym łatwo go wypatrzyć. Gratuluję obserwacji i udanych zdjęć.
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ReplyDeleteThat's a stunner of a bluebird... YAM xx
Quite widespread throughout Asia. I have seen it in several locations and always utter articulate phrases such as “Wow!” in a quite predictable way.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I guess the name is related to “verde” or green.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely colour.
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