Restless Flycatcher
Myiagra inquieta
The Restless Flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) is a uncommon monarch flycatchers, paradise flycatchers, and shrikebill found only in Australia, weighing about 21 g. The restless flycatcher or restless myiagra is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae; it is also known as the razor grinder or scissors grinder because of its distinctive call.
About the Restless Flycatcher
The restless flycatcher or restless myiagra is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae; it is also known as the razor grinder or scissors grinder because of its distinctive call. It is a native of eastern and southern Australia. Populations in New Guinea and northern Australia, which were at one time considered to be a subspecies, are now accepted as a separate species, the paperbark flycatcher. It is a small to medium-sized bird and has similar colouring to the willie wagtail.
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How to identify it
It is about 20 cm (8 in) long, with a glossy dark blue crest, a grey-blue back and white underparts. It is similar to the willie wagtail, though the lack of a black throat, crest on head, white eyebrow and slenderer body shape are distinguishing features.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Restless Flycatcher can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Restless Flycatcher?
- It is about 20 cm (8 in) long, with a glossy dark blue crest, a grey-blue back and white underparts. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Restless Flycatcher?
- The Restless Flycatcher is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Restless Flycatcher?
- The Restless Flycatcher is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Restless Flycatcher?
- The Restless Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Leaden Flycatcher, the Paperbark Flycatcher and the Shining Flycatcher.
- Is the Restless Flycatcher endangered?
- The Restless Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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