Myiagra rubecula

Leaden Flycatcher at Penrose State Forest

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Myiagra rubecula	14 Nov 2019	BLSHFour
Myiagra rubecula	14 Nov 2019	natureguy
Myiagra inquieta	14 Nov 2019	Snowflake

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Female. Male close by

3 comments

natureguy wrote:

15 Nov 2019

This is actually a female Leaden Flycatcher.

Margot wrote:

15 Nov 2019

Hi Nature Guy!

What's features are you looking for that helps you distinguish between a Restless and a Leaden Flycather? Would love to learn more!

Cheers,

Margot.

BLSHFour wrote:

15 Nov 2019

This is a leaden flycatcher. It can be distinguished from the restless from its habitat and actions. The restless is usually nearer the ground and almost hovers when seeking prey on the wing. The restless has a distinct call likened to "grinding scissors". The leaden female has much more extensive and deeper rufous on the upper breast (the male is black in this area), has a white eye ring and white lateral tail feathers. This therefore is a female leaden flycatcher. It is a migrant here in summer.

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