Black-naped Monarch vs Yap Monarch
Hypothymis azurea compared with Metabolus godeffroyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-naped Monarch | Yap Monarch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypothymis azurea | Metabolus godeffroyi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarchidae | Monarchidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 12.425 g (0.44 oz) | 16.4 g (0.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-naped Monarch
Near Threatened
Yap 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.