Palau flycatcher
The Palau flycatcher (Myiagra erythrops) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Palau.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Monarchidae |
| Genus: | Myiagra |
| Species: | M. erythrops |
| Binomial name | |
| Myiagra erythrops | |
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Taxonomy and systematics
Some authorities consider the Palau flycatcher to be a subspecies of the oceanic flycatcher. Alternate names include mangrove flycatcher, Micronesian broadbill, Palau broadbill, Palau Myiagra flycatcher, rufous-faced flycatcher and rufous-faced Myiagra flycatcher.[2]
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Myiagra erythrops". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22707358A94119318. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22707358A94119318.en.
- "Myiagra erythrops - Avibase". avibase.bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
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