Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Symposiachrus Higher classification Symposiachrus | Phylum Chordata Family Monarchidae Scientific name Symposiachrus brehmii Rank Species | |
Similar Black‑tailed monarch, Manus monarch, Black‑chinned monarch, Flores monarch | ||
The Biak monarch (Symposiachrus brehmii), or Biak monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Biak Island, Indonesia.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy and systematics
This species was originally placed in the genus Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009.
References
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