Anthipes solitaris
The Rufous-browed Flycatcher (Anthipes solitaris) is a diminutive and often elusive member of the Old World flycatcher family (Muscicapidae), distinguishing itself with a striking rufous supercilium that gives it its common name. This small passerine typically measures around 12-13 cm in length and weighs a mere 10-15 grams, showcasing a subtly elegant plumage of olive-brown upperparts contrasting with whitish underparts and a pale throat. Its most distinctive field mark, beyond the prominent...
This species primarily inhabits dense undergrowth of evergreen and mixed deciduous montane or submontane forests, typically found at elevations ranging from 800 to 2,500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small invertebrates such as beetles, ants, spiders, and larvae, typically gleaned from foliage or caught in short aerial sallies.
The Rufous-browed Flycatcher is a generally solitary and rather shy bird, often remaining hidden within dense foliage, constantly flicking its tail. Its daily activity is primarily diurnal, though it can be quite active in the subdued light of forest understories. Foraging involves typical flycat...
The Rufous-browed Flycatcher boasts a relatively widespread distribution across the Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asia. Its breeding range extends from the western Himalayas, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, and Northeast India (e.g., Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim), eastward through Myanmar, Tha...
Least Concern
- Its distinguishing "rufous brow" is a bright, reddish-brown stripe extending over its eye, a key identification feature against its otherwise drab plumage. - This species is known for being extremely shy and skulking, often remaining deep within forest undergrowth, making it a significant chall...