About Myiagra rubecula (Latham, 1802)
The leaden flycatcher, scientifically named Myiagra rubecula (Latham, 1802), measures 14.5–16 cm (6 to 6½ inches) in length and weighs approximately 10–15 grams. Its overall plumage is a shiny lead-grey, with a brownish tinge on the wings; it has a bluish black bill, black legs, and a dark brown iris. Adult males have darker grey lores, plus a white breast and belly. Adult females have an orange-tan throat and breast, with a white belly. Juvenile leaden flycatchers resemble adult females, but have paler edges on their wings. This species is distributed across Australia, ranging from King Sound in northwestern Australia, across the Top End to Cape York, and south along the east coast to central-southern Victoria. It is rare in Tasmania, and it is highly migratory across its range. Its preferred habitats are sclerophyll forest, rainforest margins, mangroves, and coastal scrub.
