Melanesian Flycatcher
A species of Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies Scientific name : Myiagra caledonica Genus : Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies
Melanesian Flycatcher, A species of Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies
Botanical name: Myiagra caledonica
Genus: Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The species is 13 to 14 cm (5.1–5.5 in) long and weighs 10 to 12 g (0.35–0.42 oz). The plumage is sexually dimorphic.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Melanesian Flycatcher primarily consumes insects, catching prey in flight from forest edges or by darting among foliage. Exhibits tail-shivering behavior while foraging.
Habitat
The habitat of melanesian Flycatcher typically includes a variety of verdant landscapes such as native forests and open woodlands. These birds are also frequent inhabitants of regions experiencing regrowth, such as secondary growth areas and plantations. In addition, they thrive in mangrove ecosystems. Broadly, melanesian Flycatcher is found in lowland habitats and shows a preference for areas closer to sea level rather than highland regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson