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Verditer Flycatcher - Eumyias Thalassinus - Himalayan Bird - Animal India

A pair of Verditer Flycatcher birds forage in Sillerygao, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) is known for its copper-sulphate blue coloration and is found from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia and Sumatra. Adult males display intense blue plumage with a black eye-patch and grey vent, while females and sub-adults are lighter blue. These birds primarily inhabit forests and hillsides, foraging above the canopy and often perching on electric wires or exposed tree branches. They hunt winged insects, contributing to pest control and forest health. Bird populations in the Himalayas face decline due to habitat loss, climate change, and pollutants. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)