About the Frilled Monarch
The frilled monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. As currently defined, its range is restricted to forest on New Guinea and nearby smaller islands, but historically it has included some or all of the remaining members of the genus Arses as subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Arses telescopthalmus |
| Species Codes | frimon1, FRMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Frilled Monarch belong to?
The Frilled Monarch (Arses telescopthalmus) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Frilled Monarch?
The frilled monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. As currently defined, its range is restricted to forest on New Guinea and nearby smaller islands, but historically it has included some or all of the remaining members of the genus Arses as subspecies....
Where can I report a Frilled Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Frilled Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code frimon1, or on iNaturalist.
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