Matinan Blue Flycatcher
Eumyias sanfordi
Matinan Blue Flycatcher (Eumyias sanfordi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Matinan Blue Flycatcher (Eumyias sanfordi) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Eumyias
- Species sanfordi
Quick facts
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Matinan Blue Flycatcher (Eumyias sanfordi) is a species of bird in the family Chats, old world flycatchers (Muscicapidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU montane n Sulawesi.
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Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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