Little Forktail
Enicurus scouleri
The Little Forktail (Enicurus scouleri) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 10 countries, weighing about 18 g. The little forktail is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Little Forktail
The little forktail is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. The specific name commemorates Dr. John Scouler of Glasgow.
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How to identify it
The sexes are alike, with black and white plumage. Black above, with white forehead; white band in wings extends across lower back, small, black rump patch; slightly forked, short tail with white in outer feathers; black throat, white below.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Little Forktail?
- The sexes are alike, with black and white plumage. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Little Forktail?
- The Little Forktail is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Little Forktail?
- The Little Forktail occurs in 10 countries, including India, Taiwan, China, Bhutan and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a Little Forktail?
- The Little Forktail is most easily confused with the Slaty-backed Forktail, the White-crowned Forktail and the Spotted Forktail.
- Is the Little Forktail endangered?
- The Little Forktail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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