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Slaty Monarch
Mayrornis lessoni (Gray, GR, 1846)
11 gWeight
The slaty monarch (Mayrornis lessoni) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae endemic to Fiji.
Busiest months: August · Most records: Fiji
Where and when it's recorded
Slaty Monarch has been recorded at 12 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Colo-I-Suva Forest ParkFiji223 records
- MatavaFiji56 records
- Savura Creek – WaterButt to ReservoirFiji54 records
More places
- Kadavu Island - Papageno ResortFiji53 records
- Taveuni – Des Voeux PeakFiji45 records
- Vunisea – Road NorthFiji44 records
- Colo-i-Suva Rainforest LodgeFiji20 records
- Nakobelevu – Waterbutt to PylonFiji16 records
- Des Veoux Peak – Mount ManukaFiji16 records
- Garden of the Sleeping GiantFiji7 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 slaty monarch (Mayrornis lessoni) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae endemic to Fiji. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Questions
How big is the Slaty Monarch?
The Slaty Monarch weighs around 11 g.
Where does the Slaty Monarch live?
Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Fiji (southwestern Polynesia). It is most often recorded in Fiji.
When is the best time to see the Slaty Monarch?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Slaty Monarch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Slaty Monarch as Least Concern.
What does the Slaty Monarch eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Slaty Monarch in?
It belongs to the family Monarchs (Monarchidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 11 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 68 mm
- Tail
- 60 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Pacific Ocean: Fiji (southwestern Polynesia)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Monarchs Monarchidae
- Genus
- Mayrornis
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