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Historical bird plate: Leaden Flycatcher

Gould · 1840-1848

Leaden Flycatcher

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Myïagra concinna, Gould., Pretty Flycatcher

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Now treated at subspecies rank

The historical name connects to a presently accepted subspecies within a broader species account. Current services may therefore catalogue it at either rank.

Name recorded with the plateMyiagra concinnaPretty Flycatcher
Name used todayMyiagra rubecula concinnaLeaden Flycatcher

What connects the names

The historical identification is now placed at subspecies rank within a broader accepted species.

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

The bird today

Follow the accepted taxon into present-day biodiversity records, observations and sound identification.

Publication
The Birds of Australia, Volume 2
Plate
90
Creator
John Gould project; Elizabeth Gould and H. C. Richter among principal plate artists/lithographers
Holding institution
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Taxonomic authority
AviList 2025
Rights
Public domain (BHL source record)