Short-crested Monarch
Photo: Cheta Chua · CC BY 4.0

Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills

Short-crested Monarch

Hypothymis helenae

NTNear Threatened Endemic to Philippines
Family
Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The short-crested monarch (Hypothymis helenae) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae and one of the most attractive of all the monarch flycatchers.
It is a brilliant ultramarine blue bird with the males having a black facial markings with an electric blue eyering and a short crest contrasted with a pearly white belly. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Camiguin Norte, Polilio, Catanduanes, Samar, Dinagat and Mindanao. It is found in tropical moist lowland forest.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.