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The species Guam Flycatcher is extinct. |
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Alternative names: Guam Broadbill; Micronesian Broadbill; Freciynet's Flycatcher
- Myiagra freycineti
Identification
13 cm, a small flycatcher.
- Glossy blue-black upperparts
- White underparts with buff wash on breast
Females with brownish-gray upperparts.
Distribution
Formerly on Guam.
Considered common until the early 1970s. Rapidly declined afterwards due to predation by the Brown Tree Snake which was introduced to Guam in the 1940s. Last sighting in 1983.
Taxonomy
This was a monotypic species.
Was considered to be conspecific with Oceanic Flycatcher, Palau Flycatcher and Pohnpei Flycatcher.
Habitat
Limestone and ravine forests, mangroves and tangantangan thickets.
Behaviour
A secretive species.
Diet
Small insects. Was often seen doing aerial forays to hawk for its prey.
Breeding
Pairs used to breed up to three times a year. The nest was made of twigs, roots, grass and leaves. Layed 1 to 2 eggs.
Movements
This was a sedentary species.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- http://www.guampedia.com
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Guam Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 17 January 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Guam_Flycatcher
