About the Golden Monarch
The golden monarch is a species of passerine bird in the family Monarchidae found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The golden monarch displays marked sexual dimorphism, the male a striking golden colour with black mask, wings and tail, the female a golden or golden-olive colour. Both bear a characteristic 'teardrop' white pattern below the eye.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Carterornis chrysomela |
| Species Codes | golmon1, GOMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden Monarch belong to?
The Golden Monarch (Carterornis chrysomela) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden Monarch?
The golden monarch is a species of passerine bird in the family Monarchidae found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The golden monarch displays marked sexual dimorphism, the male a striking golden c...
Where can I report a Golden Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code golmon1, or on iNaturalist.
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