About the Nuku Hiva Monarch
The Nuku Hiva monarch, or Nukuhiva flycatcher, is an extinct species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It was endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitats were subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. It became extinct due to habitat loss and introduced predators. The last confirmed sighting was in the 1930s and a possible sighting was reported in 1975.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Pomarea nukuhivae |
| Species Codes | nuhmon1, NHMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nuku Hiva Monarch belong to?
The Nuku Hiva Monarch (Pomarea nukuhivae) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Nuku Hiva Monarch?
The Nuku Hiva monarch, or Nukuhiva flycatcher, is an extinct species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It was endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitats were subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. It b...
Where can I report a Nuku Hiva Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Nuku Hiva Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nuhmon1, or on iNaturalist.