Fatu Hiva Monarch
NameFatu Hiva Monarch
Common NameFatu Hiva Monarch
Scientific NamePomarea whitneyi
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black. Females are duller black. Juveniles have a brownish-black plumage.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear whistles and chattering notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
Identifying Featuresentirely black plumage, medium size, upright posture, endemic to Fatu Hiva
Description
The Fatu Hiva Monarch is a medium-sized, entirely black passerine endemic to the island of Fatu Hiva. Males exhibit glossy black plumage, while females are duller, and they typically forage in the forest understory and mid-story. This critically endangered species is known for its upright posture and distinctive vocalizations.
