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
200approx hotspots
26370approx records
3states
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
Actively pursues insects from low perches and foliage in mangroves and wetlands, accompanying its movements with clear whistled calls.
Gallery
Regional timing
Northern Territory
Queensland
Western Australia
New South Wales