RarityFairly Common
Height18 cm
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"The Shining Flycatcher is one of the most visually different Australian birds between males and females, a phenomenon known as sexual dimorphism."
Field Guide
Shining Flycatcher
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The Shining Flycatcher (*Myiagra alecto*) is a small songbird native to northern Australia and nearby regions, including parts of Indonesia and New Guinea. This bird is well known among birdwatchers for its clear differences between males and females, especially in plumage colour. It is often seen in habitats close to water, such as mangroves, rainforests, and dense riverside vegetation, where it actively hunts for insects
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