SATIN FLYCATCHER

The Satin Flycatcher is a medium-sized bird, measuring approximately 15 to 17 cm in length. The adult male has glossy black plumage with a bluish sheen on the upperparts and a white patch on the wings. The female and juvenile birds have greyish-brown plumage with a pale throat and belly.

The Satin Flycatcher is a migratory bird species that breeds in parts of south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania, and migrates to New Guinea, Indonesia, and the islands of the western Pacific during the non-breeding season.

During the breeding season, Satin Flycatchers inhabit various forested habitats, including wet eucalypt forests, dry woodlands, and mixed forests. They often prefer areas with dense vegetation and tall trees. During migration and winter, they can be found in a range of habitats, including rainforests and gardens.Satin Flycatchers are primarily insectivorous birds. They perch on branches or in open areas, sallying forth to catch insects in mid-air. They also forage by gleaning insects from leaves and tree bark. During the breeding season, the male performs elaborate flight displays to attract a mate.

Satin Flycatchers breed in Australia during the spring and summer months, typically from September to January. They construct cup-shaped nests made of fine grasses, bark, and other plant materials, which are often placed in tree hollows or crevices. The female lays a clutch of 2-3 eggs, and both parents participate in incubation and raising the young.

Like many migratory birds, it faces threats such as habitat loss and degradation.