Restless Flycatcher

Restless Flycatcher

One my favourite birds here in Australia is the Restless Flycatcher. In appearance and behaviour it is similar to the Willie Wagtail (click to view). In fact, the two species are often found in the same locality, sometimes feeding on insects only a few metres from each other.

My wife also loves this species and she calls it the "Scissors Grinder" bird because its call in somewhat like a scissors noise. Many other birders also call it by this name. It is widespread throughout much of Australia except in the drier, warmer inland regions.

This bird was photographed in the Barmah Forest in northern Victoria.

You can read about and see more photos of Australian birds on my other site Trevor's Birding here.