What does the Indian Paradise Flycatcher eat?

The Indian Paradise Flycatcher's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Exclusively insectivorous, primarily feeding on flying insects

How it forages

Aerial hawkers, catching insects in flight. They perch on an exposed branch, observe passing insects, and sally forth to snatch them in mid-air before returning to the same or a nearby perch. They also glean insects from foliage occasionally.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the cooler parts of the day, particularly morning and late afternoon. Less active during the hottest midday hours.

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