Makira Flycatcher (Myiagra cervinicauda)
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Makira Flycatcher

Myiagra cervinicauda Tristram, 1879

12 gWeight

The Makira flycatcher (Myiagra cervinicauda) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

Most records: Solomon Islands

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Solomon Islands

Makira Flycatcher has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Makira West near AnutaSolomon Islands16 records
  2. Ghupuna areaSolomon Islands2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Solomon Islands

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 Makira flycatcher (Myiagra cervinicauda) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Makira Flycatcher?

The Makira Flycatcher weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Makira Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Makira and satellites (southeastern Solomon Islands). It is most often recorded in Solomon Islands.

Is the Makira Flycatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Makira Flycatcher as Near Threatened.

What does the Makira Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Makira 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
64 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Makira and satellites (southeastern Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Monarchs Monarchidae
Genus
Myiagra

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Makira Flycatcher

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