About the Black-winged Monarch
The black-winged monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in Australia and on New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Monarcha frater |
| Species Codes | blwmon1, BWMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Monarch belong to?
The Black-winged Monarch (Monarcha frater) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-winged Monarch?
The black-winged monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in Australia and on New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Black-winged Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blwmon1, or on iNaturalist.
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