About the Black-faced Monarch
The black-faced monarch is a passerine songbird in the family Monarchidae found along the eastern seaboard of Australia, and also New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Monarcha melanopsis |
| Species Codes | blfmon1, BFMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Monarch belong to?
The Black-faced Monarch (Monarcha melanopsis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Monarch?
The black-faced monarch is a passerine songbird in the family Monarchidae found along the eastern seaboard of Australia, and also New Guinea....
Where can I report a Black-faced Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfmon1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
105
Species in Family
1,450
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