Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills
Tanimbar Monarch
Carterornis castus
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Tanimbar monarch (Carterornis castus), or Loetoe monarch is a bird in the family Monarchidae endemic to Indonesia. It is found in the Tanimbar Islands.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Tanimbar Islands (Larat, Yamdena, and Selaru); Tayandu Islands (Kilsuin).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tanimbar monarch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
