Broad-billed flycatcher

See text The broad-billed flycatcher (Myiagra ruficollis) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

It is found in northern Australia, the Lesser Sunda Islands and southern New Guinea.

Three subspecies are recognized:[2] In northern Australia, the broad-billed flycatcher is commonly found in moist forests and scrub surrounding permanent and seasonal fresh water areas such as billabongs and wet season marshes.

The bird feeds in the forest canopy on insects and small invertebrates.

Unlike co-resident related species such as the paperbark flycatcher (M. nana) the broad-billed flycatcher is rarely seen hawking for insects in open areas outside the canopy.

Broad-billed flycatcher with caterpillar - Fogg Dam, Middle Point, Northern Territory, Australia
Fogg Dam, Middle Point, Northern Territory, Australia, March 2014