About the Shining Flycatcher
The shining flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in northern Australia, and from the Moluccas to the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
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A long-tailed, slender songbird with fine bill. Male entirely glossy blue-black. Female a rich chestnut above, white below, with black crown and face (in poor light, may appear dark above; compare Restless and Paperbark flycatchers). Song a clear whistled "towhit-too-towhit."
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Where the Shining Flycatcher lives
When to see the Shining Flycatcher
Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Paperbark FlycatcherMyiagra nanaThe paperbark flycatcher is broadly similar to the restless flycatcher, with entirely black upperparts from the crown and sides of the head, in contrast with entirely white underparts from the throat to the vent.
Satin FlycatcherMyiagra cyanoleucaThe satin flycatcher is a small bird, around 17 cm tall, and weighing around 17g.
Broad-billed FlycatcherMyiagra ruficollisIn northern Australia, the broad-billed flycatcher is commonly found in moist forests and scrub surrounding permanent and seasonal fresh water areas such as billabongs and wet season marshes.
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