Rarotonga Monarch
NameRarotonga Monarch
Common NameRarotonga Monarch
Scientific NamePomarea dimidiata
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark grey upperparts, head, and tail, contrasting with a pale greyish-white belly and vent. The bill is pale blue-grey with a dark tip. Juveniles are rufous brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistling notes, often described as a repeated 'twee-twee-twee' or 'chip-chip-chip' series, sometimes with a churring alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, South Pacific, primarily found in native humid forest remnants.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark grey upperparts, Pale greyish-white underparts, Pale blue-grey bill, Endemic to Rarotonga
Description
A small, active passerine endemic to Rarotonga, characterized by its dark grey upperparts and pale greyish-white underparts. It forages for insects in the forest canopy and understory, often flicking its tail.
