Royal Flycatcher: Majestic Birds with Beautiful Crowns

The royal flycatcher is the name used for four species of birds belonging to the family of Tityridae. The word ‘Royal’ refers to the fascinating feather display on the crown of the bird’s head, a beautiful cluster of red, yellow, white, blue, or black colors. The royal flycatcher birds use this brilliant colorful plumage to display courtship rituals, after mating, while grooming or fighting with other males over territory.

How many species of royal flycatchers are there?

Following are the royal flycatcher species-

• Amazonian royal flycatcher
• Northern royal flycatcher
• Pacific royal flycatcher

Atlantic Royal FlycatcherNorthern Royal Flycatcher