White-collared Monarch

Symposiachrus vidua

Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills · Passeriformes · Legendary

The White-collared Monarch (Symposiachrus vidua) is a legendary monarch flycatchers, paradise flycatchers, and shrikebill found only in the Solomon Islands, weighing about 17 g. The white-collared monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicEats invertebratesforest17 g

About the White-collared Monarch

The white-collared monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in the Solomon Islands of Ugi and Makira.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: March, April, June, July, October, November, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a White-collared Monarch look like?
The white-collared monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
How big is a White-collared Monarch?
The White-collared Monarch is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.
Where can you see a White-collared Monarch?
The White-collared Monarch is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a White-collared Monarch?
The White-collared Monarch is most easily confused with the Boano Monarch, the Kofiau Monarch and the Kai Monarch.
Is the White-collared Monarch endangered?
The White-collared Monarch is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Learn the White-collared Monarch for real

BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.

Play BeakBrain

Every photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.