Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Symposiachrus Higher classification Monarcha | Phylum Chordata Family Monarchidae Scientific name Monarcha menckei Rank Species | |
Similar Bird, Monarcha, Monarch flycatcher, Manus monarch, Black‑tailed monarch | ||
The Mussau monarch (Symposiachrus menckei), also known as the white-breasted monarch, is a species of bird in the Monarchidae family. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy and systematics
The Mussau monarch was originally placed in the genus Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009. Alternate names include Mencke's monarch, Mussau Island monarch, Mussau pied monarch and St. Matthias monarch.
References
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