Bird guideLeaden Flycatcher

Nesting success is low, with only 23% of nests successfully fledging a chick.

⚠️Not listed

At a glance

FamilyMonarch Flycatchers
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatInhabits varied woodlands, perches high in the canopy, often shakes the tail rapidly.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.

Sounds

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Recorded by Peter Boesman

Range map

Range map

200approx hotspots
124921approx records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Males rich blue-gray above, white below, with a blue-gray bib with convex lower edge (curves upward at the edges). Crown paler than throat, lending male a bearded appearance in optimal light. Male Satin Flycatcher has uniformly dark head, blackish (not grayish) tail feathers, and concave bib edge. Female paler blue-gray above, with pale orange throat and breast.

Behavior

Perches high in woodland canopy, sallies after insects, rapidly shakes its tail, and gives a repeated two-note whistle or buzzing call.

Regional timing

Northern Territory
Peak: June to August10,640 records
New South Wales
Peak: October to November21,938 records
Queensland
Peak: July to January78,654 records
Victoria
Peak: November to January4,540 records
Western Australia
Peak: June to August1,580 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: October to January7,351 records
South Australia
Peak: July2 records
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