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Vanikoro Flycatcher

Vanikoro Flycatcher

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The Vanikoro Flycatcher is a widespread species found across many islands in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. It is characterized by its blue-grey upperparts and rufous underparts.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Inhabits various forest types, woodlands, mangroves, and sometimes gardens.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of forested areas. Look for its blue-grey back and rufous belly. Observe its active sallying for insects. Listen for its distinctive, often buzzing or chattering calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often more vocal and visible in the mornings.
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File:Myiagra vanikorensis rufiventris Keulemans.jpg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735084.jpeg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735085.jpeg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735573.jpeg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735575.jpeg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735579.jpeg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735587.jpeg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735588.jpeg
File:Myiagra vanikorensis (female).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis rufiventris Keulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735084.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735085.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735573.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735575.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735579.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735587.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiagra vanikorensis - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 341735588.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is a highly adaptable insectivore, found in a wide variety of wooded habitats across its extensive island range.
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