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White-eared Monarch

Carterornis leucotis

Least ConcernEndemicInvertebratesShrublandCup nestTiny · 11 g
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 1
Photo: Damien O'Donnell · CC BY 4.0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 2
Photo: Enoch Cheuk · CC BY 4.0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 3
Photo: Damien O'Donnell · CC BY 4.0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 4
Photo: Damien O'Donnell · CC BY 4.0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 5
Photo: Adam Jackson · CC0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 6
Photo: Adam Jackson · CC0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 7
Photo: Damien O'Donnell · CC BY 4.0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 8
Photo: Damien O'Donnell · CC BY 4.0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 9
Photo: Damien O'Donnell · CC BY 4.0
White-eared Monarch (Carterornis leucotis), photo 10
Photo: Damien O'Donnell · CC BY 4.0

About the White-eared Monarch

The white-eared monarch, or white-eared flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to north-eastern Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The white-eared monarch was originally described in the genus Monarcha until moved to Carterornis in 2009.

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Where the White-eared Monarch lives

Regular range
Australia

When to see the White-eared Monarch

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Golden Monarch (Carterornis chrysomela) Golden MonarchCarterornis chrysomelaMeasuring 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in), the golden monarch displays marked sexual dimorphism. White-naped Monarch (Carterornis pileatus) White-naped MonarchCarterornis pileatusThe white-naped monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

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