Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Myiagra Higher classification Myiagra | Phylum Chordata Family Monarchidae Scientific name Myiagra galeata Rank Species | |
Similar Myiagra, Samoan flycatcher, Manus monarch, Vanikoro flycatcher, Black‑tailed monarch | ||
The Moluccan flycatcher or dark-grey flycatcher (Myiagra galeata) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.
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Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Taxonomy and systematics
Alternate names for the Moluccan flycatcher include helmet flycatcher, helmeted broadbill, helmeted flycatcher, Moluccan Myiagra, Moluccan Myiagra flycatcher and slaty monarch. The latter name should not be confused with the species of the same name, Mayrornis lessoni.
Subspecies
There are three subspecies recognized:
References
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