Frill-necked Monarch (Arses lorealis)
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Frill-necked Monarch

Arses lorealis De Vis, 1895

14 gWeight

The frill-necked monarch (Arses lorealis) is a species of songbird in the family Monarchidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The frill-necked monarch (Arses lorealis) is a species of songbird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the rainforests of the northern Cape York Peninsula in Australia.

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Questions

How big is the Frill-necked Monarch?

The Frill-necked Monarch weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Frill-necked Monarch live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: northern Cape York Peninsula, northeastern Queensland (far northeastern Australia).

Is the Frill-necked Monarch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Frill-necked Monarch as Least Concern.

What does the Frill-necked Monarch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Frill-necked Monarch in?

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

At a glance

Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
70 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

Australasia: northern Cape York Peninsula, northeastern Queensland (far northeastern Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Monarchs Monarchidae
Genus
Arses

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Frill-necked Monarch

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