About the Paperbark Flycatcher
The paperbark flycatcher, also known as the little restless flycatcher, is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae. It occurs in tropical woodland and riverine habitats of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Previously, some authorities lumped the paperbark flycatcher as a distinctive subspecies of the restless flycatcher of southern and eastern Australia, with which it forms a superspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Myiagra nana |
| Species Codes | papfly1, PAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Paperbark Flycatcher belong to?
The Paperbark Flycatcher (Myiagra nana) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Paperbark Flycatcher?
The paperbark flycatcher, also known as the little restless flycatcher, is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae. It occurs in tropical woodland and riverine habitats of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Previously, some authorities lumped the paperbark flycatcher as a distinctive sub...
Where can I report a Paperbark Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Paperbark Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code papfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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