About the Restless Flycatcher
The restless flycatcher or restless myiagra is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae; it is also known as the razor grinder or scissors grinder because of its distinctive call. It is a native of eastern and southern Australia. Populations in New Guinea and northern Australia, which were at one time considered to be a subspecies, are now accepted as a separate species, the paperbark flycatcher. It is a small to medium-sized bird and has similar colouring to the willie wagtail.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Myiagra inquieta |
| Species Codes | resfly1, REFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Restless Flycatcher belong to?
The Restless Flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Restless Flycatcher?
The restless flycatcher or restless myiagra is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae; it is also known as the razor grinder or scissors grinder because of its distinctive call. It is a native of eastern and southern Australia. Populations in New Guinea and northern Australia, which were at one ...
Where can I report a Restless Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Restless Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code resfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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