Broad-billed Flycatcher
NameBroad-billed Flycatcher
Common NameBroad-billed Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiagra ruficollis
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy blue-grey head, nape, and upperparts, with a rufous throat and breast that transitions to white on the belly. Females are similar but often exhibit duller coloration and a less extensive rufous wash. The bill is broad and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, whistled notes or a distinctive buzzing 'zee-zee-zee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia and northern Australia, including parts of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the northern coastal regions of Australia.
Identifying Featuresblue-grey head and back, rufous throat and breast, broad bill, small size
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its striking blue-grey head and back, contrasting with a vibrant rufous throat and breast. It is typically found foraging for insects in the mid-canopy of trees, often making aerial sallies to catch prey.
