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3 Facts"The Broad-billed Flycatcher’s call is a mix of musical whistles and harsh notes, which helps distinguish it from similar species."
Field Guide
Broad-billed Flycatcher
The Broad-billed Flycatcher is a small, insect-eating bird found across northern Australia, southern New Guinea, and the Lesser Sunda Islands. It belongs to a group of birds (Family Monarchidae) known for their upright perching stance and distinctive flycatching behaviours. This species is closely associated with mangrove forests and moist lowland habitats, where it plays a role in controlling insect populations.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Broad-billed Flycatcher has been recorded.
- BroomeKey spot🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 4 species · seen 26 days ago
- Cooinda (Kakadu NP)Key spotNorthern Territory · 4 species · seen 83 days ago
- Derby JettyKey spotWestern Australia
- El Questro StationKey spotWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 65 days ago
- Fort Hill Wharf & ParklandKey spotNorthern Territory
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