Biak Flycatcher vs Azure-crested Flycatcher
Myiagra atra compared with Myiagra azureocapilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Biak Flycatcher | Azure-crested Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myiagra atra | Myiagra azureocapilla |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarchidae | Monarchidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm (5.7 in) | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 12.3 g (0.43 oz) | 12.75 g (0.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Biak Flycatcher
Near Threatened
Azure-crested Flycatcher
About These Birds
Biak Flycatcher
The Biak Flycatcher is a near-threatened monarch flycatcher endemic to Biak and Numfoor islands in western New Guinea. Males have glossy blue-black upperparts and white underparts, while females are duller. It inhabits forest and forest edges, catching insects in aerial sallies, and is threatened by its very restricted island range.
Azure-crested Flycatcher
The Azure-crested Flycatcher is a Near Threatened monarch flycatcher found on Fiji, weighing about 12.75g with a wingspan of 15.6cm. It inhabits forest and forest edges and is distinguished by its azure-blue crown. It forages for insects by making short aerial sallies from exposed perches.