Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills
Louisiade Monarch
Symposiachrus melanopterus
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Louisiade monarch (Symposiachrus melanopterus) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae endemic to Papua New Guinea. It is found in the Louisiade Archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
D'Entrecasteaux and Louisiade archipelagoes and some Milne Bay islands (off southeastern New Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Louisiade monarch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
