J&K all set to get its new official bird: Exit Black Necked Crane, enter Kashmir Flycatcher

Srinagar, Feb. 21 -- Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to declare Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra) as an official bird of new Union Territory (UT).

Kashmir Flycatcher will replace Black Necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) which was the state bird of united Jammu and Kashmir before it was reorganized into two union territories on August 5.

A highly endangered species, Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra), is mostly found in the upper reaches of the valley.

According to the official data of Wildlife department Jammu and Kashmir and SKAUST, around 550 species of local birds have been listed so far.

Professor SKAUST and co-founder of Jammu and Kashmir Birdwatchers Club, Dr Khursheed Ahmad said the stubby little Flycatcher is endem...