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Sighting 4354004

Myiagra cyanoleuca

2 Satin Flycatcher at Acton, ACT

Myiagra cyanoleuca at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2020
Myiagra cyanoleuca at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Myiagra cyanoleuca 29 Oct 2020 Liam.m
Myiagra cyanoleuca 29 Oct 2020 Liam.m
Myiagra rubecula/cyanoleuca 29 Oct 2020 HelenCross

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It caught my eye when it was out in the sun as it was so shiny, but wasn't quick enough to get a photo before it moved into the foliage

5 comments

Liam.m wrote:
   29 Oct 2020
Nice find Helen
Liam.m wrote:
   29 Oct 2020
Looks like satin, much darker (almost black) than leaden flycatcher
HelenCross wrote:
   29 Oct 2020
Thanks Liam, wish I'd had time to get more photos!
natureguy wrote:
   30 Oct 2020
Black undertail also distinctive of Satin.
HelenCross wrote:
   30 Oct 2020
Thanks natureguy - didn't know that

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