Short-crested Monarch

Hypothymis helenae (Steere, 1890)

9.9 gWeight

The short-crested monarch (Hypothymis helenae) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae and one of the most attractive of all the monarch flycatchers.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Short-crested Monarch has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines223 records
Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines159 records
Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines98 records

More places

Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines57 records
Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines4 records
Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines1 record
Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 short-crested monarch (Hypothymis helenae) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae and one of the most attractive of all the monarch flycatchers.

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Questions

How big is the Short-crested Monarch?

The Short-crested Monarch weighs around 9.9 g.

Where does the Short-crested Monarch live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group, Mindoro, West Visayas, and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.