Satin Flycatcher
Myiagra cyanoleuca
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMonarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
- GenusMyiagra (Myiagra Flycatchers)
- SpeciesMyiagra cyanoleuca (Satin Flycatcher)
About the Satin Flycatcher
The satin flycatcher (Myiagra cyanoleuca) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. Males stand out with their blue-black feathers contrasting their white bellies, and the females with their bright orange throats. It breeds mostly in south-eastern Tasmania and Australia. It is declining throughout the eastern seaboard due to predation from the introduced Red Fox and habitat loss. It is a vagrant to New Zealand.
The satin flycatcher was originally described in the genus Platyrhynchos. Alternate names include satin Myiagra and satin Myiagra-flycatcher. The name Myiagra is derived from the Ancient Greek 'muia', meaning 'fly' (insect), and 'agreo', meaning 'seize' (thus, 'flycatcher'). Cyanoleuca is derived from 'cyanos' (blue) and 'leucos' (white).
The satin flycatcher is a member of the Monarchidae family, or the Monarchs, which contains around 100 small, passerine, insectivorous birds. The family stretches across much of the planet, with species living in Africa, Asia and the pacific amongst other areas.
The genus Myiagra is distinct from other members of the Monarchidae family by their obvious sexual dimorphism, egg patterns, and unpatterned crests... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Satin Flycatcher in Daintree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Maria Island National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 8 | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 9 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 10 | Freycinet National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 11 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Satin Flycatcher in Daintree National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Satin Flycatcher sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Satin Flycatcher in Daintree National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Satin Flycatcher in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.