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Kashmir Flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Read more about Kashmir Flycatcher, Distribution, Features, Conservation Status, Latest News.
By Vajiram Prelims Team - May 20, 2026, 13:50 IST
The rare Kashmir Flycatcher, a migratory bird species, has been recently spotted at the Chemmattamavayal wetlands in Kasaragod district, Kerala.
It is classified as ‘ Vulnerable ‘ under the IUCN Red List.
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Q1. What is the Kashmir Flycatcher? +
Ans . It is a small passerine bird belonging to the flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
Q2. Is the Kashmir Flycatcher endemic to the Indian Subcontinent? +
Ans . Yes, it is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent.
Q3. In which region does the Kashmir Flycatcher breed? +
Ans . It breeds in the Kashmir region of the northwest Himalayas.
Q4. What is the conservation status of the Kashmir Flycatcher on the IUCN Red List? +
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