Wildlifeof China
Japanese Paradise Flycatcher
Crows, Drongos, Orioles & Shrikes
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Terpsiphone atrocaudata
Basic stats
Range
Breeds in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the far north of the Philippines; outside the breeding season migrates to China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, other parts of the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and beyond
The Japanese, or black, paradise flycatcher is a medium-sized passerine native to south-eastern Asia. It is a glossy black, chestnut and white bird, slightly smaller than the Amur and Blyth's paradise flycatchers but similar in appearance; males have exceptionally long tails and females are generally duller (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is migratory, breeding in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the far north of the Philippines. Outside the breeding season it migrates to China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, other parts of the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and other areas (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Japanese Paradise Flycatcher found?
- Breeds in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the far north of the Philippines; outside the breeding season migrates to China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, other parts of the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and beyond