Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills
Blyth’s Paradise Flycatcher
Terpsiphone affinis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Blyth's paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone affinis), also called the oriental paradise flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. This species occupies evergreen broadleaf forests and forest edges, including secondary growth, gardens, and plantations, typically in lowland and foothill regions. Some populations undertake migratory movements.
It is native to northeast India, Indochina, Sumatra and Borneo.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Blyth's paradise flycatcher
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
