About the Vanikoro Monarch
The Vanikoro monarch is a species of bird in the monarch family endemic to the Santa Cruz Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and it is threatened by habitat loss. Alternate names for the Vanikoro monarch include slaty flycatcher, small slaty flycatcher, small slaty monarch and the Vanikoro flycatcher.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Mayrornis schistaceus |
| Species Codes | vanmon1, VAMO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vanikoro Monarch belong to?
The Vanikoro Monarch (Mayrornis schistaceus) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Vanikoro Monarch?
The Vanikoro Monarch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Vanikoro Monarch?
The Vanikoro monarch is a species of bird in the monarch family endemic to the Santa Cruz Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and it is threatened by habitat loss. Alternate names for the Vanikoro monarch include slaty flycatcher, small slaty flycatcher, sma...
Where can I report a Vanikoro Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Vanikoro Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vanmon1, or on iNaturalist.