Restless Flycatcher

Scientific Name: Myiagra inquieta

Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Dry forest and savannah throughout eastern, northern, and southwestern Australia. Also found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Field Notes: Shiny black flycatcher with white breast extending to neck. Active, often hovering. Willie Wagtail and Satin Flycatcher similar but with black throat.

Personal Notes: A bonus find on a rainy day in Chiltern, Australia. This photo was taken through the front windshield between the wiper blades! This taxon is considered a subspecies by some authors.

Magpie-lark

Scientific Name: Grallina cyanoleuca

Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Found in nearly all habitats throughout most of Australia except for Tasmania and the inland desert. It is also found in southern New Guinea.

Field Notes: Medium sized passerine with conspicuous black and white marking. Yellow bill and eye. Australian Magpie larger with grey, black-tipped bill.

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