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Biak Black Flycatcher
Myiagra atra Meyer, AB, 1874
12 gWeight
The Biak black flycatcher or Biak flycatcher (Myiagra atra) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Biak black flycatcher or Biak flycatcher (Myiagra atra) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
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Questions
How big is the Biak Black Flycatcher?
The Biak Black Flycatcher weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Biak Black Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea).
Is the Biak Black Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Biak Black Flycatcher as Near Threatened.
What does the Biak Black Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Biak Black Flycatcher in?
It belongs to the family Monarchs (Monarchidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 72 mm
- Tail
- 57 mm
- Bill
- 17 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Monarchs Monarchidae
- Genus
- Myiagra
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