Multi-species plate · Broinowski · 1890-1891

Three birds identified on this plate

Restless Flycatcher · Shining Flycatcher · Willie Wagtail

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Plate XXXVIII, Seisu: Nitidus de & Piezorhynchus Gould & Sauloprocta Cabanis

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01Restless Flycatcher

Seisura inquietaMyiagra inquietaShow this identification

Several species on one plate

This plate depicts more than one taxon. Each bird is traced separately so that one identification is not made to stand for the whole artwork.

Name recorded with the plateSeisura inquieta

Name used todayMyiagra inquietaRestless Flycatcher

The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.

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02Shining Flycatcher

Piezorhynchus nitidusMyiagra alecto melvillensisShow this identification

Several species on one plate

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Name recorded with the platePiezorhynchus nitidus

Name used todayMyiagra alecto melvillensisShining Flycatcher

The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.

High confidence: The source identification and present taxonomy connect directly through the cited evidence.

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03Willie Wagtail

Sauloprocta motacilloidesRhipidura leucophrysShow this identification

Several species on one plate

This plate depicts more than one taxon. Each bird is traced separately so that one identification is not made to stand for the whole artwork.

Name recorded with the plateSauloprocta motacilloides

Name used todayRhipidura leucophrysWillie Wagtail

The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.

High confidence: The source identification and present taxonomy connect directly through the cited evidence.

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Publication: The Birds of Australia, Volume 5
Plate: 38
Creator: Gracius J. Broinowski
Holding institution: Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library
Taxonomic authority: AviList 2025
Rights: Public domain. The BHL considers that this work is no longer under copyright protection.