Birds of Taiwan (1): Black-naped Blue Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) - 黑枕藍鶲
The Black-naped Monarch or Black-naped Blue Flycatcher (Hypothymis azurea) is a slim and agile passerine bird belonging to the family of monarch flycatchers. They are sexually dimorphic with males having a distinctive black patch on the back of the head and a narrow black half collar ("necklace") while the female is duller and lacks the black markings. They have a call that is similar to that of the Asian Paradise Flycatcher and in tropical forest habitats pairs may join mixed-species foraging flocks. Populations differ slightly in plumage colour and sizes.

The adult male Black-naped Monarch is about 16 cm long, and is mainly pale azure blue apart from a whitish lower belly. It has a black nape and a narrow black gorget. The female is duller and lacks the black markings. Her wings and back are grey-brown. There are however several geographically separated breeding populations that differ in the extent and shade of markings.

The Black-naped Monarch breeds across tropical southern Asia from India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and the Philippines. This species is usually found in thick forests and other well-wooded habitats.

The calls are a sharp and abrupt skrip. The main breeding season in India is in summer from May to July. Two to three eggs are laid in a cup nest placed in the fork of a tree. The nest is decorated with spider egg-cases.

Black-naped Blue Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) - male (黑枕藍鶲)

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    William A. LaCrosse III ~ lonewolv says:

    "It was fortuitous for me to meet Jerry Ting for the first time about a year ago in the Coyote Hills Garden. I'm proud say now that he is my friend. As amazing as all of his Images are, there's something about Jerry that goe's beyond. From what I see, his passion is unmatched, and his photo's beyond words. He gives us all freely, something special in his Images. I would beg him to one day write a book on his technique. But then again, the only thing that might stop him, would again be something unmatched, his humility!"

    28th August, 2009

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    bear.bonnell says:

    "Put your earphones on and start browsing Jerry's photostream.

    Instrumental music is the best (e.g., Mark O'Connor, Jan Garbarek, Vivaldi) but try also Balkan Horses Band, Chuck Mangione, k.d. lang's "Hymns of the 49th Parallel", and you're set for hours.

    Like the music, his photography flows, points, can be sharp and cutting, or present beautiful harmonies and contrasts. There is not a detail too many in his photos, nor a distracting color or shape. If a photo of mine is gets more votes than his, it will be framed. That will be a real accomplishment for me
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    12th February, 2009

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    aidanfotos says:

    "i personally have no idea who Jerry is. What I do see and know is his absolutely amazing photography! He never fails to leave me in awe. I have viewed the work of many stellar photographers, but Jerry's work stands alone and second to none. A true inspiration, I look forward to his daily updates."

    9th February, 2007

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    DavidsImages says:

    "As succinctly as I can phrase it:

    Jerry's bird photographs are inspiring to his fellow nature photographers. Yes, they are that fine!"

    16th January, 2007

Name:
Jerry Ting
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