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Microeca papuana
Mid sized flycatcher 12-13cm. Adult has rich yellow underparts, light olive crown, back and wings. Legs are a bright orange/yellow.
High altitude cloud forest. This species is endemic to the Island of New Guinea found on both PNG and Indonesia sides.
Also known as the Papuan or Canary Flycatcher. Only found in high mountian cloud forest and populations seem patchy. This one spotted near Mount Hagen, PNG
Spotted on Jul 30, 2016
Submitted on Sep 17, 2016
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Thank you Polilla. This little guy was very engaging. Its bright yellow legs are a stand out.