Olive Flyrobin
NameOlive Flyrobin
Common NameOlive Flyrobin
Scientific NameMicroeca flavigaster
FamilyPetroicidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a dull olive-green, contrasting with pale yellow underparts, which are brightest on the belly and vent. It has a dark eye, often with a faint pale eyering, and a dark bill with a pale base to the lower mandible. The tail is olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched, whistled 'pee-pee-pee' or 'wee-wee-wee' call, sometimes expanding into a more complex, sweet, and undulating song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern Australia, extending from the Kimberley region across to Cape York Peninsula, and also in southern New Guinea.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, upright posture, flycatching behavior, dark eye with pale eyering
Description
The Olive Flyrobin is a small, active flycatcher-like bird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It typically perches upright on exposed branches, scanning for insects, and makes short, agile sallies to catch prey in flight.
