Where to spot
Widespread across northern, eastern, and south-eastern Australia and New Guinea. Inhabits open eucalypt forests, woodlands, rainforest edges, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-grey (male) or grey-brown and rufous (female) plumage. Observe its active sallying from perches to catch insects. Listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive 'swee-swee' call.
When to spot
Year-round resident in northern Australia and New Guinea; migratory in southern Australia (present during spring and summer). Most active in the mornings.
Where to spot
Widespread across northern, eastern, and south-eastern Australia and New Guinea. Inhabits open eucalypt forests, woodlands, rainforest edges, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-grey (male) or grey-brown and rufous (female) plumage. Observe its active sallying from perches to catch insects. Listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive 'swee-swee' call.
When to spot
Year-round resident in northern Australia and New Guinea; migratory in southern Australia (present during spring and summer). Most active in the mornings.
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Credits:
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
During courtship, the male performs an aerial display, hovering and fluttering while singing its distinctive 'swee-swee' call.
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