Bismarck Monarch (Symposiachrus verticalis)
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Bismarck Monarch

Symposiachrus verticalis (Sclater, PL, 1877)

22 gWeight

The Bismarck monarch (Symposiachrus verticalis), formerly known as the black-tailed monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

Busiest months: August · Most records: Papua New Guinea

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bismarck Monarch has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Garu WMAPapua New Guinea42 records
  2. Walindi Dive ResortPapua New Guinea5 records
  3. Kulu RiverPapua New Guinea3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Papua New Guinea

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Bismarck monarch (Symposiachrus verticalis), formerly known as the black-tailed monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Bismarck Monarch?

The Bismarck Monarch weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Bismarck Monarch live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: eastern Bismarck Archipelago. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea.

When is the best time to see the Bismarck Monarch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bismarck Monarch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bismarck Monarch as Least Concern.

What does the Bismarck Monarch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bismarck Monarch in?

It belongs to the family Monarchs (Monarchidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
22 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
85 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: eastern Bismarck Archipelago

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Monarchs Monarchidae
Genus
Symposiachrus

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Bismarck Monarch

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