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Makira flycatcher

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Myiagra

Higher classification
  
Myiagra

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Monarchidae

Scientific name
  
Myiagra cervinicauda

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Rennell shrikebill, Samoan flycatcher, Black‑tailed monarch, Vanikoro flycatcher, Manus monarch

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

Alternate names for the Makira flycatcher include Makira Myiagra, ochre-headed flycatcher, ochre-tailed flycatcher, red-tailed flycatcher, San Cristobal flycatcher and San Cristobal Myiagra flycatcher.

References

Makira flycatcher Wikipedia