Rare Pale-chinned Flycatcher Spotted In Arunachal’s Nong Loung Forest

Rare Sighting in Arunachal Pradesh: The Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys) was recently observed in the Nong Loung (Bor Beel) forest area of Namsai district. This is noteworthy because it adds to the documented avian diversity of the region.

Description: It’s a small, insect-eating songbird. Males have dull blue upperparts and a greyish throat, while females are duller with more brown. A key feature is its pale chin.

Habitat Preference: Prefers dense, moist evergreen and semi-evergreen forests with rich undergrowth.

Distribution: Found in India (Eastern Ghats, Northeast states, Eastern Himalayas, West Bengal), Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Conservation Status: Listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.