Myiagra (Myiagra) inquieta
Restless Flycatcher
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Monarchidae
Genus
Myiagra
Species
Myiagra (Myiagra) inquieta
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
It has a glossy dark blue crown, a grey back and white underparts. The crown feathers crest up a little when they are aroused.
Size
- From 19 cm to 21.5 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Willie Wagtail (species: Rhipidura (Rhipidura) leucophrys)
The Restless Flycatcher is similar to the Willie Wagtail, though the lack of a black throat and white eyebrow are distinguishing features.
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It inhabits open forests and farmland.
Diet
It eats insects.
