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| | name = Restless Flycatcher | | name = Restless Flycatcher | ||
| | status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1 | | status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1 | ||
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| | image = Restless flycatcher04.jpg | | image = Restless flycatcher04.jpg | ||
| | image_caption = Restless flycatcher in flight | | image_caption = Restless flycatcher in flight | ||
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| | regnum = ]ia | | regnum = ]ia | ||
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| The '''Restless Flycatcher''', ''Myiagra inquieta'', is a ] ] in the family ]. | The '''Restless Flycatcher''', ''Myiagra inquieta'', is a ] ] in the family ]. | ||
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| Also known colloquially as Scissors Grinder, Girl Grinder, or Dishwasher on account of its unusual ],{{sfn|Boles|1988|p=349}} the Restless Flycatcher was first described by ornithologist ] in 1802. Its specific epithet is derived from the ] ''inquietus'' 'restless'.{{sfn|Simpson|1979|p=883}} Populations from northern Australia and New Guinea, formerly considered a distinctive subspecies, are now separated as the ] (''Myiagra nana''), with which it forms a ].{{sfn|Schodde|Mason|1999|pp=518–519}}{{sfn|Christidis|Boles|2008|p=200}} | Also known colloquially as Scissors Grinder, Girl Grinder, or Dishwasher on account of its unusual ],{{sfn|Boles|1988|p=349}} the Restless Flycatcher was first described by ornithologist ] in 1802. Its specific epithet is derived from the ] ''inquietus'' 'restless'.{{sfn|Simpson|1979|p=883}} Populations from northern Australia and New Guinea, formerly considered a distinctive subspecies, are now separated as the ] (''Myiagra nana''), with which it forms a ].{{sfn|Schodde|Mason|1999|pp=518–519}}{{sfn|Christidis|Boles|2008|p=200}} | ||
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| This bird builds a cup-shaped nest from shredded bark and grasses, matted and bound with ]. Linings used are soft bark, grasses, hair or feathers. It is often decorated with ], strips of bark or spiders' ]. The nest site is in the fork of a well-foliaged tree mostly near or overhanging water, though it can be up to twenty or more metres above the ground.{{sfn|Beruldsen|2003|p=369}} | This bird builds a cup-shaped nest from shredded bark and grasses, matted and bound with ]. Linings used are soft bark, grasses, hair or feathers. It is often decorated with ], strips of bark or spiders' ]. The nest site is in the fork of a well-foliaged tree mostly near or overhanging water, though it can be up to twenty or more metres above the ground.{{sfn|Beruldsen|2003|p=369}} | ||
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== Footnotes == | ||
| {{reflist | {{reflist | ||
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| * {{IUCN | * {{IUCN | ||
| | id = 147013 | | id = 147013 | ||
| | taxon = Myiagra inquieta | | taxon = ''Myiagra inquieta'' | ||
| | assessors = BirdLife International | | assessors = BirdLife International | ||
| | assessment_year = 2009 | | assessment_year = 2009 | ||
| | version = |
| version = 2010.4 | ||
| | accessdate = 2011-05- |
| accessdate = 2011-05-31 | ||
| | ref = {{harvid|IUCN redlist}} | |||
| }} Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern | |||
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| * {{cite web | |||
| | title = Cooloola Birds — Restless Flycatcher | |||
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| | url = http://www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/cooloolabirds/TinCanBay/site10/tcb10RestlFlycatcher.htm | |||
| | accessdate = 2011-05-25 | |||
| }} {{dead link|date=May 2011}} | |||
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| * {{cite book | * {{cite book | ||
| | last = Beruldsen | | last = Beruldsen | ||
| | first = Gordon | | first = Gordon | ||
| | authorlink = Gordon Beruldsen | |||
| | year = 2003 | | year = 2003 | ||
| | title = Australian Birds: Their Nests and Eggs | | title = Australian Birds: Their Nests and Eggs | ||
Revision as of 09:25, 31 May 2011
| Restless Flycatcher | |
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| Restless flycatcher in flight | |
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Monarchidae |
| Genus: | Myiagra |
| Species: | M. inquieta |
| Binomial name | |
| Myiagra inquieta (Latham, 1802) | |
The Restless Flycatcher, Myiagra inquieta, is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae.
Also known colloquially as Scissors Grinder, Girl Grinder, or Dishwasher on account of its unusual call, the Restless Flycatcher was first described by ornithologist John Latham in 1802. Its specific epithet is derived from the Latin inquietus 'restless'. Populations from northern Australia and New Guinea, formerly considered a distinctive subspecies, are now separated as the Paperbark Flycatcher (Myiagra nana), with which it forms a superspecies.
It is found in southern and eastern Australia. It is about 20 cm (8 in) long, with a glossy dark blue crown, a grey back and white underparts. It is similar to the Willie Wagtail, though the lack of a black throat and white eyebrow are distinguishing features. Its main food is insects.
This bird builds a cup-shaped nest from shredded bark and grasses, matted and bound with spider-webbing. Linings used are soft bark, grasses, hair or feathers. It is often decorated with lichen, strips of bark or spiders' egg sacs. The nest site is in the fork of a well-foliaged tree mostly near or overhanging water, though it can be up to twenty or more metres above the ground.
Footnotes
- IUCN redlist. sfn error: no target: CITEREFIUCN_redlist (help)
- Boles 1988, p. 349.
- Simpson 1979, p. 883.
- Schodde & Mason 1999, pp. 518–519.
- Christidis & Boles 2008, p. 200.
- Beruldsen 2003, p. 369.
- References
- Cited texts
- Beruldsen, Gordon (2003). Australian Birds: Their Nests and Eggs (revised ed.). Kenmore Hills, Qld: self. ISBN 978-0-646-42798-0. OCLC 615122047.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Boles, Walter E. (1988). The Robins and Flycatchers of Australia. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. ISBN 978-0-207-15400-3. OCLC 59196420.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Christidis, Les; Boles, Walter (2008). Systematics and taxonomy of Australian birds. Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 978-0-643-06511-6. OCLC 488685950. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Schodde, Richard; Mason, Ian J. (1999). The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines. Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 978-0-643-06456-0. OCLC 499953986.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Simpson, D. P. (1979). Cassell's Latin Dictionary (5 ed.). London: Cassell Ltd. ISBN 978-0-304-52257-6. OCLC 7260402.
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External links
- ABID Images
- Restless Flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) videos and photos at Internet Bird Collection