Moluccan Flycatcher
A species of Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies Scientific name : Myiagra galeata Genus : Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies
Moluccan Flycatcher, A species of Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies
Botanical name: Myiagra galeata
Genus: Broad-billed Flycatchers and Allies
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Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The Moluccan flycatcher or dark-grey flycatcher (Myiagra galeata) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Moluccan Flycatcher primarily consumes insects. Moluccan Flycatcher forages in the canopy, often in pairs or within mixed-species flocks, adapting to lower levels at forest edges or when with flocks.
Habitat
The moluccan Flycatcher thrives in wooded areas, with a preference for secondary growth and coastal scrub. It can also be found in lowland and hillside forests, as well as in forest patches and coconut groves located on coastal islets. Its habitat ranges from sea-level regions to various upland environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Don Roberson