All you need to know about the shah bulbul
What is the Indian paradise flycatcher called in Hindi?
It is called shah bulbul meaning royal or king bulbul in Hindi
What does the Indian paradise flycatcher sound like?
It makes harsh 'chechwe' like notes
How many colour morphs of the bird exist?
Two colour morphs - rufous and white - exist
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