About the Satin Flycatcher
The satin flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. Males stand out with their blue-black feathers contrasting their white bellies, and the females with their bright orange throats. It breeds mostly in south-eastern Tasmania and Australia. It is declining throughout the eastern seaboard due to predation from the introduced Red Fox and habitat loss. It is a vagrant to New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Myiagra cyanoleuca |
| Species Codes | satfly1, SAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Satin Flycatcher belong to?
The Satin Flycatcher (Myiagra cyanoleuca) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Satin Flycatcher?
The satin flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. Males stand out with their blue-black feathers contrasting their white bellies, and the females with their bright orange throats. It breeds mostly in south-eastern Tasmania and Australia. It is declining throughout the eastern seab...
Where can I report a Satin Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Satin Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code satfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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