Buff-bellied Monarch
NameBuff-bellied Monarch
Common NameBuff-bellied Monarch
Scientific NameSymposiachrus mundus
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are white, contrasting sharply with a black nape and upper back. Its wings are black with a prominent yellow wing-bar, and the underparts are a vibrant bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering notes and a whistled 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some adjacent smaller islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesWhite head and throat, Black nape and upper back, Bright yellow underparts, Black wings with yellow wing-bar
Description
The Buff-bellied Monarch is a small, active flycatcher found in tropical lowland and montane forests. It is characterized by its striking black, white, and yellow plumage, often seen foraging for insects in the mid-story.
