Makira flycatcher
The Makira flycatcher (Myiagra cervinicauda) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Monarchidae |
| Genus: | Myiagra |
| Species: | M. cervinicauda |
| Binomial name | |
| Myiagra cervinicauda Tristram, 1879 | |
Alternate names for the Makira flycatcher include Makira Myiagra, ochre-headed flycatcher, ochre-tailed flycatcher, red-tailed flycatcher, San Cristobal flycatcher and San Cristobal Myiagra flycatcher.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Myiagra cervinicauda". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T22707383A94120600. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22707383A94120600.en. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
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