A photo of a Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto), male
Shining Flycatcher, Male

Shining Flycatcher

Myiagra alecto

The shining flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) 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. 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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Jamie BT
Thursday 26 Oct 2017 - 10:00am
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Brandon PB
Thursday 26 Oct 2017 - 10:00am
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Brandon PB
Thursday 26 Oct 2017 - 8:00am
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Jamie BT
Thursday 26 Oct 2017 - 8:00am
Australia
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