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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Parental care and nesting behaviour of flycatcher species: A review of ecological and evolutionary strategies in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Authors
Komal patidar, Vipul Keerti Sharma, Ankit jain
Abstract
This study specifically examines nesting site selection, microhabitat
preferences, and key reproductive behaviors of four flycatcher species: Asian
Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi), Amur Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone
incei), White-browed Fantail Flycatcher (Rhipidura aureola), and
White-spotted Fantail Flycatcher (Rhipidura albogularis). Specifically,
it addresses nesting site selection, parental care, climatic influences, and
conservation requirements. Flycatchers contribute significantly to insect
population control and the maintenance of ecosystem balance. These species
inhabit diverse environments, such as dense forests and regions modified by
human activity. Factors including habitat loss, predation, and climate change
affect their nesting success. This review synthesizes findings from research
papers, fieldwork, and bird counts across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast
Asia. The findings indicate that Asian Paradise Flycatchers construct
cup-shaped nests in dense forests near water sources, whereas Amur Paradise
Flycatchers prefer nesting in high-canopy trees. White-browed and White-spotted
Fantail Flycatchers demonstrate adaptability to habitats from forest edges to
urban environments. Nest construction materials include plant fibres, spider
webs, and human hair, with variations that may enhance survival. Both sexes
participate in incubation and chick rearing, indicating significant parental
investment. Climate variability, including heavy monsoon rains and extreme
temperatures, reduces reproductive success by increasing nest abandonment and
egg desiccation. The survival of these flycatchers depends on stable
environmental conditions. However, deforestation and urbanization further
compromise their breeding habitats.
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Pages:4-8
How to cite this article:
Komal patidar, Vipul Keerti Sharma, Ankit jain "Parental care and nesting behaviour of flycatcher species: A review of ecological and evolutionary strategies in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 4-8
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