Behavioural ecology of Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) with special reference to nesting and foraging within a bamboo-dominated forest patch of Damodar River floodplain, Howrah, West Bengal

The study centered upon a summer visiting population of Asian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi; Linnaeus, 1758; IUCN: Least Concern), a medium-sized passerine bird nesting within a bamboo-dominated habitat in a flood plain of Damodar river at Bangalpur, Howrah, West Bengal. Ad libitum sampling, focal group sampling and time budget analysis has been conducted for three consecutive breeding seasons (March to August of 2022-24) to develop an understanding of their behavioural ecology related to foraging and nesting. Rich entomofaunal diversity in and around agricultural landscapes provides ample foraging resources for establishing their breeding territories.