Wednesday, March 30, 2011

African Paradise-flycatcher

 Previously I posted about the Paradise-flycatcher (above) seen in my garden. A distinctive and unmistakable bird, the male has a blue-black head with a bright blue bill and eye-ring. The back and tail are chestnut and underparts are grey.

This bird also appears in a white phase (above) and this is the first time I've seen this variation. Females do not show this form
Isn't he stunningly beautiful?
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9 comments:

  1. Margaret30 March, 2011 03:56

    I can't get over these glorious birds!
    Margaret

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  2. Joyful30 March, 2011 04:24

    He is very beautiful for sure. Thanks for sharing ;-)

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  3. OneStonedCrow30 March, 2011 06:03

    Lovely Birds - I have quite a few pairs who nest in my garden - I've never seen them in the white phase though.

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  4. Lynette Killam30 March, 2011 08:03

    These are stunningly beautiful birds, Jo, especially in their white phase! I love their long tails and blue eye rings...so unlike anything we see here.

    I do hope you're having a wonderful week...:)

    Lynette
    Imagination Lane

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  5. diane b30 March, 2011 11:33

    What an amazing bird. His tail is lovely. I wonder if it is related tp the Bird of Paradise from PNG

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  6. Gaelyn30 March, 2011 15:07

    Wow, that's gorgeous, and so unusual.

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  7. Anonymous30 March, 2011 16:26

    You always find such lovely birds. This one is really special.
    Hope all is well in your world. Many hugs,

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  8. Pat31 March, 2011 01:48

    I love the long tailfeathers--stunning. Beautiful coloration, too, Jo! You have so many beautiful birds in Kenya!

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  9. Janie01 April, 2011 05:30

    Oh, wow, these birds are just amazing, Jo! Great photos.

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