Verditer Flycatcher
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Verditer Flycatcher

Eumyias thalassinus

Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Periyar National Park
38 Verified sightings at Periyar National Park From 2019 to 2026
5,548 Verified sightings across all 36 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk

About the Verditer Flycatcher

The verditer flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) is an Old World flycatcher. It is found from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra. This species is named after its distinctive shade of copper-sulphate blue and has a dark patch between the eyes and above the bill base. The adult males are intense blue on all areas of the body, except for the black eye-patch and grey vent. Adult females and sub-adults are lighter blue.

The verditer flycatcher is also interesting among the flycatchers in that they forage above the canopy level and perch on electric wires or exposed tree top branches. This species was earlier placed in the genus Muscicapa and it has been suggested that it is closer to the Niltava flycatchers. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Periyar National Park

Malabar Whistling-Thrush
LC Endemic

Malabar Whistling-Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Myophonus horsfieldii

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely
Asian Brown Flycatcher

Asian Brown Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Muscicapa latirostris

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Brown-breasted Flycatcher
LC

Brown-breasted Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Muscicapa muttui

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Rusty-tailed Flycatcher

Rusty-tailed Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Muscicapa ruficauda

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher
LC Endemic

White-bellied Blue Flycatcher

Bird

Cyornis pallidipes

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
LC

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Cyornis tickelliae

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Blue-throated Flycatcher
LC

Blue-throated Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cyornis rubeculoides

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Pied Bushchat
LC

Pied Bushchat

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Saxicola caprata

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Indian Blue Robin

Indian Blue Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Luscinia brunnea

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Black-and-orange Flycatcher
LC Endemic

Black-and-orange Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ficedula nigrorufa

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Blue Rock-Thrush
LC

Blue Rock-Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Monticola solitarius

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
~30%
2 Khangchendzonga National Park 🇮🇳 India
~30%
3 Doi Inthanon National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~30%
4 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~30%
5 Langtang National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~20%
6 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~20%
7 Kerinci Seblat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~20%
8 Sepilok 🇲🇾 Malaysia
~10%
9 Danum Valley Conservation Area 🇲🇾 Malaysia
~10%
10 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
~10%
11 Khao Luang National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~10%
12 Royal Bardia National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~10%
13 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~10%
14 Jim Corbett National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
15 Bandhavgarh National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
16 Nagarhole National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
17 Cuc Phuong National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
~10%
18 Namdapha National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
19 Jiuzhaigou National Park 🇨🇳 China
~10%
20 Manas National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
21 Sundarbans National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
22 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
23 Periyar National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
24 Ranthambore National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
25 Kinabalu Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
26 Mudumalai National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
27 Kanha National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
28 Satpura National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
29 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
30 Taman Negara National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
31 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
32 Gir National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
33 Gunung Leuser National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
34 Bako National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Insufficient data
35 Eravikulam National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
36 Keoladeo National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Verditer Flycatcher in Periyar National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Verditer Flycatcher sighting in Periyar National Park, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Verditer Flycatcher in Periyar National Park?

February has the highest sighting rate for Verditer Flycatcher in Periyar National Park in our monthly data.

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