Samoan Flycatcher
NameSamoan Flycatcher
Common NameSamoan Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiagra albiventris
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy dark blue-grey upperparts, head, and breast, contrasting with a clean white belly and vent. Females are similar but may have a duller grey head and breast. Both sexes have a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'wee-choo' or 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Savai'i and Upolu in Samoa.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark blue-grey upperparts, white belly, active foraging, endemic to Samoa
Description
A small, active insectivorous bird endemic to Samoa. Males are glossy dark blue-grey above with a white belly, while females are similar but duller. They typically forage in the forest understory, catching insects in flight or gleaning them from foliage.
