About the Rufous Monarch
The rufous monarch, or rufous monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found in western New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Symposiachrus rubiensis |
| Species Codes | rufmon1, RUMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Monarch belong to?
The Rufous Monarch (Symposiachrus rubiensis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Monarch?
The rufous monarch, or rufous monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found in western New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Rufous Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufmon1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
105
Species in Family
7
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