About the Shining Flycatcher
The shining flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in northern Australia, and from the Moluccas to the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Myiagra alecto |
| Species Codes | shifly1, SHFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shining Flycatcher belong to?
The Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Shining Flycatcher?
The shining flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in northern Australia, and from the Moluccas to the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest....
Where can I report a Shining Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Shining Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shifly1, or on iNaturalist.
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