White-naped Monarch (Carterornis pileatus)
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White-naped Monarch

Carterornis pileatus (Salvadori, 1878)

14 gWeight

The white-naped monarch (Carterornis pileatus) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.

Busiest months: July and September · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July and September · Most records: Indonesia

White-naped Monarch has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Buli-Subaim Road – mountain passIndonesia53 records
  2. TN Aketajawe-Lolobata – Pak Roji'sIndonesia37 records
  3. Foli – old logging trackIndonesia36 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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-naped monarch (Carterornis pileatus) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the Maluku Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the White-naped Monarch?

The White-naped Monarch weighs around 14 g.

Where does the White-naped Monarch live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Halmahera and Buru (northern, west-central Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

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

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and September (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the White-naped Monarch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-naped Monarch as Least Concern.

What does the White-naped Monarch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-naped 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
69 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Halmahera and Buru (northern, west-central Moluccas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Monarchs Monarchidae
Genus
Carterornis

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White-naped Monarch

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