Pale-Chinned Flycatcher:
In a remarkable addition to Arunachal Pradesh’s rich avian diversity, the rare Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys) was recently sighted in the Nong Loung (Bor Beel) forest area of Namsai district.
- Pale-Chinned Flycatcher is a small, insectivorous songbird known for its subtle charm, discrete behavior, and preference for shady forest interiors.
- It belongs to the family Muscicapidae. It is a sparrow-sized bird.
- Scientific Name: Cyornis poliogenys
- Distribution Range Includes India (Eastern Ghats, Northeastern States, Eastern Himalayas, and West Bengal). Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and parts of Southeast Asia. Sundarbans (fringe forests and quiet forest trails) – rare but possible in suitable undisturbed patches.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Least Concern.
