Black Monarch
Symposiachrus axillaris
The Black Monarch (Symposiachrus axillaris) is a rare monarch flycatchers, paradise flycatchers, and shrikebill found in 2 countries, weighing about 16 g. The black monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
About the Black Monarch
The black monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black Monarch look like?
- The black monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
- How big is a Black Monarch?
- The Black Monarch is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Black Monarch?
- The Black Monarch occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Black Monarch?
- The Black Monarch is most easily confused with the Moluccan Monarch, the Hooded Monarch and the Flores Monarch.
- Is the Black Monarch endangered?
- The Black Monarch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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