Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills
Shining Flycatcher
Myiagra alecto
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The shining flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Shining flycatcher
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
