male, as told by the black throat (Australia; 2006-05-20)


Leaden Flycatcher
Myiagra rubecula

Native Range: Australian Region

Notes: a monarchid flycatcher that shows strong sexual dimorphism in which the male has a black throat and black upperparts and the female has an orange throat and grayer upperparts.


white lower breast and belly; black upperparts (Australia; 2006-05-20)

note the bristles at base of bill (Australia; 2006-05-20)

female, as best told by her orange throat (Australia; 2006-05-20)

grey upperparts; white lower breast and belly (Australia; 2006-05-20)