About the Chuuk Monarch
The Chuuk monarch, or Truk monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is monotypic within the genus Metabolus. It is endemic to the islands of Chuuk in Micronesia.
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The Chuuk monarch is a large monarch flycatcher, around 20 cm long. The plumage of this species is sexually dimorphic, with the male having almost entirely white plumage with a black face and throat and the female having entirely black plumage. The large bill is pale blue.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in April · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mussau MonarchSymposiachrus menckeiThe Mussau monarch, also known as the white-breasted monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
Fatu Hiva MonarchPomarea whitneyiThe Fatu Hiva monarch is a large flycatcher in the family Monarchidae.
Iphis MonarchPomarea iphisThe Iphis monarch, or Ua Huka flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
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