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Melanesian Flycatcher (Myiagra caledonica)

Melanesian Flycatcher

Myiagra caledonica

Least Concern

Overview

The Melanesian flycatcher is a species of bird belonging to the monarch-flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is distributed across various islands in Melanesia.

Identification

  • Length ranges from 13 to 14 cm and mass is between 10 and 12 g.
  • Males possess glossy blue-black feathers with a white underbelly.
  • Females display dark feathers, a red throat, and a white eye-ring.

Habitat

The species is found on islands in Melanesia, including New Caledonia, the Loyalty Islands, Vanuatu, and Rennell Island in the south-eastern Solomon Islands.

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