Biak Flycatcher
NameBiak Flycatcher
Common NameBiak Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiagra atra
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, often exhibiting a subtle blue or purplish sheen in good light. The bill and legs are also black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled notes and a more complex, melodious song, often described as a 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Biak Island and its satellite islands (Supiori, Numfor, Owi) off the coast of New Guinea, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Entirely glossy black plumage, Black bill and legs, Endemic to Biak and nearby islands
Description
A small, active flycatcher endemic to Biak Island, characterized by its entirely glossy black plumage. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of forests.
