Island Monarch
NameIsland Monarch
Common NameIsland Monarch
Scientific NameMonarcha cinerascens
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and upperparts are uniformly slate-grey. The underparts, from the breast to the undertail coverts, are a vibrant rufous-orange. The bill is pale blue-grey with a dark tip, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a harsh, buzzing 'zzzzzt' call and a series of whistled notes, often described as a 'wee-choo-wee-choo' or 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Island Monarch is widely distributed across numerous islands in Wallacea, Melanesia, and Micronesia, including parts of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-grey upperparts, Rufous-orange underparts, Pale blue-grey bill with dark tip, Active foraging in forest canopy
Description
The Island Monarch is a medium-sized flycatcher characterized by its slate-grey upperparts and striking rufous-orange underparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and subcanopy of tropical forests.
