White-capped Monarch

Monarcha richardsii (Ramsay, EP, 1881)

27 gWeight

The White-capped monarch (Monarcha richardsii), or Richards' monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

Busiest months: April · Most records: Solomon Islands

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: April · Most records: Solomon Islands

White-capped Monarch has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Tetepare Nature PreserveSolomon Islands120 records
ImburanuSolomon Islands38 records
Patu Kolo CampSolomon Islands24 records

More places

Kolombangara IslandSolomon Islands20 records
KukunduSolomon Islands5 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Solomon Islands

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 White-capped monarch (Monarcha richardsii), or Richards' monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

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Questions

How big is the White-capped Monarch?

The White-capped Monarch weighs around 27 g.

Where does the White-capped Monarch live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: New Georgia group (west-central Solomon Islands). It is most often recorded in Solomon Islands.

When is the best time to see the White-capped Monarch?

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

Is the White-capped Monarch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-capped Monarch as Near Threatened.

What does the White-capped Monarch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-capped Monarch in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 27 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 76 mm
Tail: 63 mm
Bill: 19 mm
Tarsus: 18 mm

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

Range

Australasia: New Georgia group (west-central Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Monarchs Monarchidae
Genus: Monarcha

Other birds in the genus Monarcha

Island MonarchMonarcha cinerascens

Black-faced MonarchMonarcha melanopsis

Black-winged MonarchMonarcha frater

Chestnut-bellied MonarchMonarcha castaneiventris

Yap MonarchMonarcha godeffroyi

Tinian MonarchMonarcha takatsukasae

Black-naped MonarchHypothymis azurea

Pale-blue MonarchHypothymis puella

Short-crested MonarchHypothymis helenae

Celestial MonarchHypothymis coelestis

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