Broad-billed flycatcher
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Myiagra ruficollis

The broad-billed flycatcher (Myiagra ruficollis ) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in northern Australia, the Lesser Sunda Islands and southern New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Appearance

In 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. Its size ranges from 14 to 17 cm. The bird feeds in the forest canopy on insects and small invertebrates. Unlike co-resident related species such as the paperbark flycatcher (M. nana ) the broad-billed flycatcher is rarely seen hawking for insects in open areas outside the canopy.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Broad-billed flycatcher Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad-billed_flycatcher
2. Broad-billed flycatcher on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22707400/118760343
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/707968

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