Least ConcernLegendaryInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 26 g
About the Southern Shrikebill
The southern shrikebill, or brown flycatcher, is a songbird species in the family Monarchidae. It is found in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-throated ShrikebillClytorhynchus nigrogularisThe black-throated shrikebill or black-faced shrikebill is a songbird species in the family Monarchidae.
Rennell ShrikebillClytorhynchus hamliniThe Rennell shrikebill is a songbird species in the family Monarchidae.
Fiji ShrikebillClytorhynchus vitiensisThe Fiji shrikebill is a songbird species in the family Monarchidae.
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