About the Solomons Monarch
The Solomons monarch, also known as the black-and-white monarch, is a species of passerine bird in the monarch flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is found from Buka Island to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. This species was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Malaita monarch.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Symposiachrus barbatus |
| Species Codes | bawmon2, SOMO, SPMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Solomons Monarch belong to?
The Solomons Monarch (Symposiachrus barbatus) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Solomons Monarch?
The Solomons monarch, also known as the black-and-white monarch, is a species of passerine bird in the monarch flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is found from Buka Island to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is th...
Where can I report a Solomons Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Solomons Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawmon2, or on iNaturalist.
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