About the Tahiti Monarch
The Tahiti monarch or Tahiti flycatcher is a rare species of bird in the monarch flycatcher family. It is endemic to Tahiti in French Polynesia. There are between 25 and 100 individuals remaining with an increasing population trend. Adults boast a striking black plumage with pale blue pills and feet. Recognized for its melodious flute-like song and distinctive "tick-tick-tick" call, it thrives in dense forest, primarily inhabiting canopy and understory amidst native mara trees. Despite facing threats from introduces predators such as ship rats and invasive bird species, conservation efforts have been implemented to safeguard its population.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Pomarea nigra |
| Species Codes | tahmon2, TAMO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tahiti Monarch belong to?
The Tahiti Monarch (Pomarea nigra) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tahiti Monarch?
The Tahiti Monarch is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tahiti Monarch?
The Tahiti monarch or Tahiti flycatcher is a rare species of bird in the monarch flycatcher family. It is endemic to Tahiti in French Polynesia. There are between 25 and 100 individuals remaining with an increasing population trend. Adults boast a striking black plumage with pale blue pills and feet...
Where can I report a Tahiti Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Tahiti Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tahmon2, or on iNaturalist.