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Scientific Name: Microeca fascinans
Common Name: Jacky Winter
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Petroicidae
Other Names: Postsitter, aka Brown Flycatcher, but not closely related to other flycatchers
Distribution: Widely distributed in mainland Australia and SE PNG
Habitat: Temperate forests, Dry subtropical and tropical forests. Also found in shrubby vegeation in grassy areas.
Field Notes: Tendency to sit in the open n stumps and posts gives this bird its other common name. Behaves much as a flycatcher, even wagging. Somewhat smaller than the restless flycatcher. Cup shaped nest of grass bound with spiders web.
Thanks to Hairyman for ID
Common Name: Jacky Winter
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Petroicidae
Other Names: Postsitter, aka Brown Flycatcher, but not closely related to other flycatchers
Distribution: Widely distributed in mainland Australia and SE PNG
Habitat: Temperate forests, Dry subtropical and tropical forests. Also found in shrubby vegeation in grassy areas.
Field Notes: Tendency to sit in the open n stumps and posts gives this bird its other common name. Behaves much as a flycatcher, even wagging. Somewhat smaller than the restless flycatcher. Cup shaped nest of grass bound with spiders web.
Thanks to Hairyman for ID


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