A long-tailed, slender songbird with fine bill.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyMonarch Flycatchers
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatInhabits mangroves and wetlands, actively pursuing insects on the ground and in low vegetation.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from July to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
853visible hotspots
26337visible records
4states
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
Male entirely glossy blue-black. Female a rich chestnut above, white below, with black crown and face (in poor light, may appear dark above; compare Restless and Paperbark flycatchers).
Behavior
A long-tailed, slender songbird with fine bill.
Gallery
Regional timing
Northern Territory
Queensland
Western Australia
New South Wales