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Chuuk Flycatcher
Myiagra oceanica Pucheran, 1853
12 gWeight
The Chuuk flycatcher (Myiagra oceanica), formerly sometimes known as the oceanic flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
Busiest months: April · Most records: Micronesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: April · Most records: Micronesia
Chuuk Flycatcher has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Weno IslandMicronesia52 records
- Tol SouthMicronesia17 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Chuuk flycatcher (Myiagra oceanica), formerly sometimes known as the oceanic flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Micronesia and can be found on the Caroline Islands. The diversity of traits in the Oceanic flycatchers resulted from three waves of colonization in non-overlapping times, which led to situ specification events on Micronesian islands.
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Questions
How big is the Chuuk Flycatcher?
The Chuuk Flycatcher weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Chuuk Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Chuuk (=Truk, central Caroline Islands, central Micronesia). It is most often recorded in Micronesia.
When is the best time to see the Chuuk Flycatcher?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Chuuk Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Chuuk Flycatcher as Least Concern.
What does the Chuuk Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Chuuk 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
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 81 mm
- Tail
- 66 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 21 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Pacific Ocean: Chuuk (=Truk, central Caroline Islands, central Micronesia)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Monarchs Monarchidae
- Genus
- Myiagra
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