The steel-blue flycatcher (Myiagra ferrocyanea) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Taxonomy and systematics Alternate names for the steel-blue flycatcher include Solomons flycatcher, Solomons Myiagra flycatcher, Solomons satin flycatcher and steel-blue Myiagra.
Subspecies Four subspecies are recognized: M. f. cinerea - (Mathews, 1928): Found on Bougainville Island and Buka Island M. f. ferrocyanea - Ramsay, 1879: Found on Santa Isabel Island, Choiseul Island and Guadalcanal M. f. feminina - Rothschild & Hartert, 1901: Originally described as a separate species. Found on New Georgia Islands M. f. malaitae - Mayr, 1931: Found on Malaita
Behavior and Ecology The Steel-blue flycatcher (Myiagra ferrocyanea) exhibits a varied vocal repertoire that includes clear, melodious whistles used to communicate and establish territorial boundaries.
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