Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi borneensis

The subspecies Terpsiphone paradisi borneensis is an Asian Paradise Bird from the family of Monarchidae.
Long White Tails This is an Asian Paradise Flycatcher of the subspecies - Terpsiphone paradisi borneensis, which is recorded from the island of Borneo and north Java. This is a Male bird, saw him during a night walk, perched on a branch overhanging the trail about 2.5 meters height. As it was 'sleeping' I was able to approach for some close-ups and took more pictures of him. Asian Paradise Flycatcher,Flycatcher,Geotagged,Malaysia,Summer,Terpsiphone paradisi,Terpsiphone paradisi borneensis,bird

Naming

The sub-species name borneensis is derived from the location i.e. Borneo where they are found.
White Hunk This Male Asian Paradise Flycatcher - Terpsiphone paradisi borneensis is mostly white in colour with black face. He has a ring of blue around his eyes and beaks are blue too. Asian Paradise Flycatcher,Bird,Flycatcher,Geotagged,Malaysia,Mulu,Sarawak,Summer,Terpsiphone paradisi borneensis

Distribution

The islands of Borneo and Java

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyMonarchidae
GenusTerpsiphone
SpeciesTerpsiphone paradisi borneensis
Photographed in
Malaysia