Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Monarchidae Scientific name Monarcha castaneiventris Higher classification Monarcha Order Passerine | |
![]() | ||
Similar Monarcha, Bird, Rennell shrikebill, Yap monarch, Manus monarch |
The Chestnut-bellied monarch (Monarcha castaneiventris), or chestnut-bellied monarch-flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.
Contents
Subspecies
Four subspecies are recognized:
Behaviour and ecology
In 2009, it was reported that a genetic change in some members of this species caused their colouration and songs to be different from other members of the species. As a result, members in one group did not recognize members in the other, so the two groups became reproductively isolated from each other. It was thought that over time, this could eventually lead to the creation of a new species, and that this was an example of biological evolution.
References
Chestnut-bellied monarch Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA