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Black Monarch

Symposiachrus axillaris

Least Concern
Envergure
15,5 cm
Poids
14,816666666666668 g
Famille
Monarchidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black Monarch (Symposiachrus axillaris) is a bird species in the family Monarchidae (monarch flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 14.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black Monarch is a small, entirely glossy black flycatcher with a slender bill and an upright posture. It inhabits montane rainforests of New Guinea, foraging through the forest interior and midstory for insects caught in sallies or gleaned from foliage. It is often found in mixed-species flocks that move through the forest understorey.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 15,5 cm 6.1 in
Poids 14,816666666666668 g 0.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
Genus Symposiachrus
Espèces Symposiachrus axillaris

Distribution

Black Monarch has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black Monarch endangered?
The Black Monarch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Monarch nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Monarch?
The Black Monarch has a wingspan of 15.5 cm, weight of 14.816666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Black Monarch belong to?
The Black Monarch (Symposiachrus axillaris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae.

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