White-collared Monarch
Symposiachrus vidua
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.




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.
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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.
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