Yap Monarch
Monarcha godeffroyi
Unique black-and-white monarch endemic to Yap, in Micronesia, where it inhabits various forested lowland habitats, including mangroves and coastal scrub. Male has a white body and black head, wings, and tail. Female is black overall, with a white collar that widens at the chest. Juvenile is dull brown overall with a grayish head and buffy underparts; older immatures are blotchy black-brown-and-white. Forages slowly and methodically. Gives rasping and high-pitched squealing calls. Song is a series of bright, high-pitched whistles.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Monarcha godeffroyi
- Authority
- Hartlaub, 1868
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Monarchidae
- Genus
- Monarcha
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
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