Slaty-blue Flycatcher

This finely crafted artwork portrays the Slaty-blue Flycatcher (Ficedula tricolor), a delicate and enchanting songbird found across the forests and shrubby clearings of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. Perched lightly on a weathered branch, the bird’s velvety slate-blue head, wings, and back contrast with the soft icy blues and pale underparts, creating a striking balance of strength and gentleness. The fine brushwork captures the subtle layering of its plumage, giving the portrait an almost lifelike depth and presence.

In the wild, the Slaty-blue Flycatcher inhabits cool montane forests, bamboo thickets, and shaded valleys, often seen darting through the undergrowth in search of insects. Its quiet, unobtrusive song is a soft murmur against the backdrop of rushing streams and dense foliage, making it a hidden gem for birdwatchers who are lucky enough to encounter it.

This Limited Edition of 150 Giclée prints is produced to museum standards, using archival pigment inks on fine art paper to preserve every subtle tone and detail. Each print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, offering authenticity and lasting value to collectors.

Ideal for lovers of wildlife and avian art, the Slaty-blue Flycatcher brings a touch of the misty Himalayan forest into your home, celebrating the beauty of one of Asia’s most quietly elegant birds.

 Poetic Note

In mountain shade, where rivers flow,

The flycatcher waits where cool winds blow.

A jewel of blue, serene and small,

A fleeting spirit, it charms us all