Black-naped Monarch
Hypothymis azurea
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The Black-naped Monarch is a slender, elegant flycatcher; males are brilliant pale blue with a small black nape patch and black throat markings, while females are brownish. It inhabits lowland and foothill forests, secondary growth, and gardens from India and Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia. It actively flycatches insects in the forest midstory and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 12.425 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 10 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Hypothymis |
| Species | Hypothymis azurea |
Distribution
Black-naped Monarch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Monarchidae family