Least ConcernRareInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 15 g
About the Frilled Monarch
The frilled monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. As currently defined, its range is restricted to forest on New Guinea and nearby smaller islands, but historically it has included some or all of the remaining members of the genus Arses as subspecies.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Australia.
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Frill-necked MonarchArses lorealisThe frill-necked monarch measures around 14 cm (5.5 in) in length, and the neck feathers can become erect into a small frill; the male is predominantly black and white, and can be distinguished from the similar and more common pied monarch by its all-white breast-the latter species having a broad black breast band.
Ochre-collared MonarchArses insularisThe ochre-collared monarch or rufous-collared monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
Pied MonarchArses kaupiThe pied monarch is 15–16 centimetres (5.9–6.3 in) in length and weighs around 12.5–15 grams (0.44–0.53 oz).
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