Lemon-bellied Flyrobin
NameLemon-bellied Flyrobin
Common NameLemon-bellied Flyrobin
Scientific NameMicroeca flavigaster
FamilyPetroicidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-grey, contrasting with a bright lemon-yellow belly and undertail coverts. The throat and vent are whitish, and it has a dark bill and legs. A faint pale eye-ring may be present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a clear, whistled 'wee-choo' or 'wee-chip-chip' and softer 'tew-tew' notes. Calls are often varied and distinctive.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern Australia, specifically the Top End and Cape York Peninsula, and also in southern New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesLemon-yellow belly, Olive-grey upperparts, Upright posture, Flycatching behavior, Whistled calls
Description
This small, active flycatcher-like bird is characterized by its bright lemon-yellow belly and olive-grey upperparts. It typically perches upright on branches, frequently sallying out to catch insects in flight.
