About the Leaden Flycatcher
The leaden flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the family Monarchidae. Around 15 cm (6 in) in length, the male is lustrous azure with white underparts, while the female possesses leaden head, mantle and back and rufous throat and breast. It is found in eastern and northern Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests in the northern parts of its range, in the south and inland it is eucalypt woodland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Myiagra rubecula |
| Species Codes | leafly2, LEFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Leaden Flycatcher belong to?
The Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Leaden Flycatcher?
The leaden flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the family Monarchidae. Around 15 cm (6 in) in length, the male is lustrous azure with white underparts, while the female possesses leaden head, mantle and back and rufous throat and breast. It is found in eastern and northern Australia, Indone...
Where can I report a Leaden Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Leaden Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leafly2, or on iNaturalist.
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