About the Biak Monarch
The Biak monarch, or Biak monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Biak Island, Indonesia.
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The Biak monarch measures 17 cm (6.7 in). Its head, wings, throat, and central tail feathers are dark brown or black; its outer tail feathers, belly, breast, and rump are white. It also has a white patch on its wing. Some of the coloring may differ based on sex or age.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Bismarck MonarchSymposiachrus verticalisThis species is a pied bird with a white face and black throat.
Kolombangara MonarchSymposiachrus browniThe Kolombangara monarch, or Brown's monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
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