Tinian Monarch
NameTinian Monarch
Common NameTinian Monarch
Scientific NameMonarcha takatsukasae
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with rufous-orange underparts that fade to a paler throat and belly. It has a distinctive pale eye-ring and dark tail feathers with prominent white outer edges.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering notes and various whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Tinian Island in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-brown upperparts, rufous-orange underparts, pale eye-ring, white outer tail feathers, active foraging behavior
Description
The Tinian Monarch is a small, active passerine bird endemic to Tinian Island. It typically forages for insects in the forest canopy and understory, often flicking its tail as it moves through the foliage.
