Black-naped Monarch

Hypothymis azurea · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
blnmon1, BNMO

About the Black-naped Monarch

The black-naped monarch is a passerine bird belonging to the family of monarch flycatchers found in southern and south-eastern Asia. They are sexually dimorphic, with the male having a distinctive black patch on the back of the head and a narrow black half collar ("necklace"), while the female is duller with olive brown wings and lacking the black markings on the head. They have a call that is similar to that of the Asian paradise flycatcher, and in tropical forest habitats, pairs may join mixed-species foraging flocks. Populations differ slightly in plumage colour and sizes.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyMonarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae)
SpeciesHypothymis azurea
Species Codesblnmon1, BNMO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Black-naped Monarch belong to?

The Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Black-naped Monarch?

The black-naped monarch is a passerine bird belonging to the family of monarch flycatchers found in southern and south-eastern Asia. They are sexually dimorphic, with the male having a distinctive black patch on the back of the head and a narrow black half collar (\"necklace\"), while the female is du...

Where can I report a Black-naped Monarch sighting?

You can log sightings of Black-naped Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blnmon1, or on iNaturalist.