PASSERIFORMES: Monarchidae

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Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)
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© Geoff Walker 2012
Brisbane, QLD (Dec, 2012)

Mum shoves the food down the hatch and guards the nest while Dad is out getting the next meal and then the roles are reversed. While I was watching, a Brown honeyeater came and gave Mum a peck, and Mum had to chase the offender away leaving the chick exposed. Fortunately nothing happened.

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Leaden Flycatcher

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Leaden Flycatcher

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Female on nest

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Male on nest

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Male on nest

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Male on nest

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Yummy insects for lunch

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Down the hatch

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Leaden Flycatcher

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)

Leaden Flycatcher