Tanimbar Monarch vs Black-naped Monarch
Carterornis castus compared with Hypothymis azurea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tanimbar Monarch | Black-naped Monarch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carterornis castus | Hypothymis azurea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarchidae | Monarchidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) | 12.425 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Tanimbar Monarch
Least Concern
Black-naped Monarch
About These Birds
Black-naped Monarch
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.