Azure-crested flycatcher

Azure-crested flycatcher

Blue-crested flycatcher

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Myiagra azureocapilla

The azure-crested flycatcher (Myiagra azureocapilla ) or the blue-crested flycatcher, is a species of bird in the monarch flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Fiji, where it is found on Taveuni.

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Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Appearance

Measuring 14 cm (5.5 in) in length, the azure-crested Flycatcher is sexually dimorphic. The male has light blue crown with slate-blue upperparts, and white underparts. The female in brown above with greyish tinged cheeks and bluish tinged crown. Unusually for the genus Myiagra the bill is bright orange instead of black.

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References

1. Azure-crested flycatcher Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azure-crested_flycatcher
2. Azure-crested flycatcher on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/103711173/94121418
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/109052

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