Flycatcher, Shining
Myiagra alecto
![](https://cqclandcarenetwork.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FLYCATCHER-SHINING-M_12-MS-BELMUNDA.jpg)
![](https://cqclandcarenetwork.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FLYCATCHER-SHINING-F_02-MS-BELMUNDA.jpg)
Large, tropical, riparian flycatcher with striking sexual
dimorphism. Specialised to waterside habitats including paperbark swamps,
pandanus, mangroves and gallery rainforest. Active, noisy and conspicuous:
sallies and pounces for prey, mostly within a few metres from the ground or
water.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Monarchidae |
Information sources: | Photo 1 (Male) and Photo 2 (Female) taken at Belmunda by Marlis Schoeb |