Mussau Flycatcher

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Mussau Flycatcher (<em>Myiagra hebetior</em>) is a species of Monarchs (<em>Monarchidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Mussau Flycatcher (Myiagra hebetior) is a species of Monarchs (Monarchidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Myiagra; binomial: Myiagra hebetior; authority: (Hartert, EJO, 1924).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

With the three-way split of Myiagra hebetior, the nominate form assumes the English name Mussau Flycatcher (Dutson 2011; Gregory 2017; HBW/BirdLife).

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