Order Passeriformes | Phylum Chordata Family Monarchidae Scientific name Monarcha manadensis Rank Species | |
Similar Manus monarch, Black‑tailed monarch, Monarcha, Bates's paradise flycatcher | ||
The hooded monarch (Symposiachrus manadensis) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found on New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Taxonomy and systematics
The hooded monarch was originally described in the genus Muscicapa and then placed in Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009. Alternate names include the black-and-white monarch, black-and-white monarch flycatcher and white-bellied monarch.
References
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