സ്വർഗ്ഗീയ പക്ഷി Swargeeya Pakshi in Kerala or Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone Paradisi) The Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi), ‘Nakamohan’ or ‘Swargheeya Pakshi’ in Malayalam vernacular is a medium-sized migratory insectivorous bird widely distributed in Kerala State, India during the months of September to April. The birds inhabit thick forests and well-wooded habitats and hunts in flight in the under- storey. The bird distribution ranges from Central Asia to south-eastern China, Nepal, all over India and Sri Lanka to Myanmar. Adult male Indian paradise flycatchers are ca.70 cm long. Their heads are glossy black with a black crown and crest, black eyes and black round and sturdy bill. Female are 20- 25 cm long, rufous on the back with a grayish throat and under parts. Young males look very similar to females but have a black throat and blue-ringed eyes. As adults they develop long tail feathers up to 25 cm with two central tail feathers growing...