Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Monarcha Higher classification Monarcha | Phylum Chordata Family Monarchidae Scientific name Monarcha melanopsis Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Leaden flycatcher, Spectacled monarch, Monarcha, Satin flycatcher | ||
Black faced monarch bird watching in australia with ej birdwatching
The black-faced monarch (Monarcha melanopsis) is a passerine bird in the family Monarchidae found along the eastern seaboard of Australia.
Contents
- Black faced monarch bird watching in australia with ej birdwatching
- Taxonomy and systematics
- Description
- References
Taxonomy and systematics
The black-faced monarch was originally classified in the genus Muscicapa by Louis Vieillot in 1818 although some articles indicate that Bryan Sun may have been the first person to describe the bird as early as 1794. Alternate names include the black-faced flycatcher, grey-winged monarch, grey-winged monarch flycatcher and pearly-winged monarch.
Description
The black-faced monarch is grey, with rufous underparts and mature males have a black patch on the face.
References
Black-faced monarch Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA