Mussau Monarch (Symposiachrus menckei)
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Mussau Monarch

Symposiachrus menckei (Heinroth, 1902)

16 gWeight

The Mussau monarch (Symposiachrus menckei), also known as the white-breasted monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

Near Threatened

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 Mussau monarch (Symposiachrus menckei), also known as the white-breasted monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rural gardens.

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Questions

How big is the Mussau Monarch?

The Mussau Monarch weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Mussau Monarch live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Mussau (St. Matthias Islands, north-central Bismarck Archipelago).

Is the Mussau Monarch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mussau Monarch as Near Threatened.

What does the Mussau Monarch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Mussau Monarch in?

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

At a glance

Weight
16 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
70 mm
Tail
61 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Mussau (St. Matthias Islands, north-central Bismarck Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Monarchs Monarchidae
Genus
Symposiachrus

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Mussau Monarch

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