RarityFairly Common
Height18 cm
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"The Paperbark Flycatcher’s call includes a unique buzzing or “scissors-grinder” sound, though it is less frequent and shorter than the similar call of the Restless Flycatcher."
Field Guide
Paperbark Flycatcher
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The Paperbark Flycatcher (Myiagra a), also known as the Little Restless Flycatcher, is a native songbird of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It is closely related to the Restless Flycatcher but is recognised as a separate species due to differences in appearance, size, and range. This bird is commonly found in wetland and woodland habitats.
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